Sakishima Habu

A Sakishima habu (Protobothrops elegans), endemic to the southwestern Ryukyus, has now become established in southern Okinawa Island. This specimen, encountered on Iriomote Island, was eating a tree lizard (Japalura polygonata).

A Sakishima habu (Protobothrops elegans), endemic to the southwestern Ryukyus, has now become established in southern Okinawa Island. This specimen, encountered on Iriomote Island, was eating a tree lizard (Japalura polygonata).

Date:
04 October 2017
Credit:
OIST/Steven Aird
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