Hebius johannis

Hebius johannis, also known commonly as Johann's keelback, is a species of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to China.

Etymology
The specific name, johannis, is in honor of the Rev. John Graham who sent the first three specimens of this species to Boulenger.

Geographic range
H. johannis is found in Southwestern China in the inland provinces of Guizhou, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of H. johannis is the vicinity of rivers and streams in forest and montane grassland, at altitudes of 1,200 –, but it has also been found in artificial habitats such as rice paddies.

Diet
H. johannis preys upon fishes.

Reproduction
H. johannis is oviparous.