Javan Keelback
Fowlea melanzosta
About the Javan Keelback
Fowlea melanzosta, also commonly known as the Javan keelback water snake and the Javanese keelback water snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Indonesia.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Javan Keelback?
The scientific name of the Javan Keelback is Fowlea melanzosta.
How many Javan Keelback sightings have been recorded?
205 observations of the Javan Keelback have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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observations on iNaturalist
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