Zong's Odd-scaled Snake
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Zong's Odd-scaled Snake

Achalinus jinggangensis

Unknown

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Overview

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

Zong's Odd-scaled Snake faces severe threats from rapid habitat destruction and fragmentation in its limited range within the Jinggang Mountains region of China. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human encroachment, while its secretive nature and specific habitat requirements further compound conservation challenges.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests and woodland areas in the Jinggang Mountains of Jiangxi Province, China, typically found in leaf litter and under logs in humid forest environments at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It prefers areas with dense canopy cover and rich organic soil layers that provide adequate moisture and prey availability.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Zong's Odd-scaled Snake classified as Critically Endangered?
Zong's Odd-scaled Snake is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Zong's Odd-scaled Snake faces severe threats from rapid habitat destruction and fragmentation in its limited range within the Jinggang Mountains region of China. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human encroachment, while its secretive nature and specific habitat requirements further compound conservation challenges.
Where does Zong's Odd-scaled Snake live?
Zong's Odd-scaled 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 Zong's Odd-scaled Snake?
The main threats to Zong's Odd-scaled 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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