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Definition of yellow-spotted keelback

yellow-spotted keelback

Plural:yellow-spotted keelbacks
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yellow-spotted keelback Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A species of non-venomous semiaquatic snake (Fowlea flavipunctatus) native to South and Southeast Asia, characterized by strongly keeled dorsal scales and distinctive yellow or pale spots.

Example

"The yellow-spotted keelback is often found foraging for frogs and fish near flooded rice paddies and freshwater streams."

• Nearby Words

yellow-bellied slider
yellow-bellied water snake
yellow-eyed grass
yellow-spotted keelback
yellow-spotted river turtle
yellow-striped snake
yellowfin tuna

Word Origin & Etymology

The common name derives from its physical characteristics: 'yellow-spotted' refers to its distinctive pale markings, while 'keelback' refers to the prominently ridged (keeled) scales running along its dorsal surface.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yellow-spotted keelback. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yellow-spotted keelback
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