Philippine Keel-bellied Whip Snake
VU

Philippine Keel-bellied Whip Snake

Dryophiops philippina

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dryophiops_philippina

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Philippine Keel-bellied Whip Snake faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its limited range in the Philippines. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and rice cultivation, has fragmented its arboreal habitat into isolated patches. Urban development and logging operations continue to reduce the continuous forest canopy this species requires for hunting and movement between trees.

Threat summary

Habitat

This arboreal species inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests, preferring dense canopy areas where it hunts for small vertebrates among branches and vines. It requires continuous forest cover to move between trees and is particularly dependent on areas with high humidity and abundant prey species.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Philippine Keel-bellied Whip Snake classified as Vulnerable?
Philippine Keel-bellied Whip 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. The Philippine Keel-bellied Whip Snake faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its limited range in the Philippines. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and rice cultivation, has fragmented its arboreal habitat into isolated patches. Urban development and logging operations continue to reduce the continuous forest canopy this species requires for hunting and movement between trees.
Where does Philippine Keel-bellied Whip Snake live?
Philippine Keel-bellied Whip Snake occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Philippine Keel-bellied Whip Snake?
The main threats to Philippine Keel-bellied Whip Snake are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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