• The findings were published in the international peer-reviewed journal Taprobanica.

About Calamaria garoensis:
Species: The newly discovered species belongs to the genus Calamaria, commonly known as reed snakes, which are small, secretive, and burrowing in nature.
Challenge: Due to their similar physical characteristics, these snakes were often misidentified, especially as Calamaria pavimentata, which is now recognised as part of a species complex.
Key Characteristics: This small, non-venomous snake is distinguished by a subtle neck (nuchal) ring, along with a short, blunt tail featuring a black stripe underneath and smooth scales arranged in 13 rows with faint stripes on a dark brown body.