Pope's keelback

Pope's keelback is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is found in Vietnam and southern China.

Etymology

The specific name, popei, is in honor of American herpetologist Clifford H. Pope.

Geographic range

H. popei is found in southern China and northern Vietnam.

Habitat

The natural habitats of H. popei are mountain and hill streams in forests at elevations of above [sea level].

Reproduction

H. popei is oviparous.