Naming
This species has been recently placed in the genus Ophites. Three subspecies are recognized: L. s. subcinctus, L. s. maculatus, and L. s. sealei. It is possible that the subspecies on Palawan Island (Lycodon subcinctus sealei Leviton, 1955) is an island endemic, however, this needs to be confirmed as Lanza (1999) reported a specimen from Western Sarawak, Malaysia and suggested that the species may have been accidentally introduced to the Philippines.
Distribution
This species occurs from eastern Myanmar across southern China southward through the archipelagos to Sumbawa and Flores Island (Indonesia) and the Philippines (Smith 1943; Zhao & Adler 1993; David & Vogel 1996; Wogan et al. 2008; Lilley pers. comm.). In the Philippines, it is found on the island of Palawan, with records from Mantalingihan and Victoria mountain ranges, and an old record from Puerto Princessa (Diesmos pers. comm.). In Borneo, it has been recorded in Sabah and Sarawak.Status
L. subcintus is assessed as Least Concern because of its wide distribution both geographically and ecologically. No threats are known for this species that it is present also in protected areas.Habitat
L. subcinctus is nocturnal and both terrestrial and arboreal. The species is found on the forest floor litter or in vegetation, and sometimes climbing large trees (Stuebing & Inger 1999). It occurs in forest (Stuebing & Inger 1999), in disturbed primary and secondary tropical moist forest and plantations (Arvin Diesmos pers. comm.), and in agricultural land (McKay 2006) from near sea level to approximately 1,800 m. asl. (McKay 2006).References:
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