Perrotet's Vine Snake
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Perrotet's Vine Snake

Ahaetulla perroteti

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Ahaetulla perroteti faces severe population decline primarily due to rapid deforestation and habitat fragmentation across the Western Ghats. Agricultural expansion, particularly tea and coffee plantations, has eliminated much of its native forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This arboreal vine snake inhabits the montane and submontane forests of the Western Ghats, particularly favoring dense canopy areas with high humidity. It occurs primarily in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests at elevations between 800-2000 meters.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Perrotet's Vine Snake classified as Endangered?
Perrotet's Vine Snake is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Ahaetulla perroteti faces severe population decline primarily due to rapid deforestation and habitat fragmentation across the Western Ghats. Agricultural expansion, particularly tea and coffee plantations, has eliminated much of its native forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Perrotet's Vine Snake live?
Perrotet's Vine Snake occurs in India, and Myanmar (Burma). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Perrotet's Vine Snake?
The main threats to Perrotet's Vine 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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