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The Sind River snake (Enhydris chanardi), also known commonly as Chanard's mud snake and Chan-ard's water snake, is a species of mildly venomous, rear-fanged snake in the family Homalopsidae. The species is endemic to Thailand.

Geographic range

E. chanardi is found near or around Bangkok, Thailand.

Etymology

The specific name, chanardi, is in honour of Thai herpetologist (Mr.) .

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of E. chanardi is freshwater wetlands.

Behaviour

E. chanardi is crepuscular or nocturnal.

Diet

E. chanardi preys upon fishes and frogs..

Reproduction

E. chanardi is viviparous.

Conservation status

E. chanardi is listed as "Data Deficient" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Little is known about the biology of this species.

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