VUVulnerable
Lau's Mountain Stream Snake
Opisthotropis laui
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorShrubland· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Seasonal rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in NATRICIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lau's Mountain Stream Snake classified as Vulnerable?
Lau's Mountain Stream Snake is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Lau's Mountain Stream Snake live?
Lau's Mountain Stream Snake occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lau's Mountain Stream Snake?
The main threats to Lau's Mountain Stream Snake are 1.3, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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