Cyclophiops semicarinatus
Japanese name: リュウキュウアオヘビ
Chinese name: 琉球青蛇
English name: Ryukyu Green Snake
Origin: Amami Islands, Okinawa Islands, Takarajima and Kodakarajima (Tokara Islands)
The Ryukyu Green Snake grows to about 70–80 cm in length. Compared to the bright green coloration of the green snake found in Mainland China and Taiwan (Cyclophiops major), this species usually appears deep green with a brownish hue and may occasionally have dark brown longitudinal stripes. It primarily feeds on earthworms.
