Calamaria gervaisii
Calamaria gervaisii, commonly known as Gervais's worm snake and the Philippine dwarf snake, is a species of small fossorial snake in the subfamily Calamariinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to the Philippines.
Etymology
The specific name, gervaisii, is in honor of French zoologist Paul Gervais.
Geographic distribution
Calamaria gervaisii is endemic to the Philippine Islands. Its geographic distribution includes the islands of Basilan, Catanduanes, Cebu, Lubang, Luzon, Mindanao, Mindoro, Negros, Panay, Polillo, and Tablas.
Habitat and behavior
Calamaria gervaisii is found from near sea level up to altitudes of. It lives in forests and plantations, burrowing in the leaf litter and hiding under stones and fallen logs, or between the buttresses of trees.
Description
The longest specimen of Calamaria gervaisii measured by Boulenger had a total length of, which included a tail long.
Reproduction
Calamaria gervaisii is oviparous.
The IUCN has listed Calamaria gervaisii as being of "least concern" because it has a wide range, appears to be abundant with a stable population, and seems to be tolerant of disturbance to its natural habitat. No particular threats to this species have been identified.