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List Of Pythonid Species And Subspecies
This is a list of all extant genera, species, and subspecies of the snakes of the family Pythonidae, otherwise referred to as pythonids or pythons. It follows the taxonomy currently provided by ITIS,which is based on the continuing work of Roy McDiarmidMcDiarmid, R.W.; Campbell, J.A.; Touré, T. 1999. ''Snake Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference Vol. 1''. Herpetologists' League. 511 pp. (series). (volume).and has been updated with additional recently described species.Harvey, M.B.; Barker, D.G.; Ammerman, L.K.; Chippindale, P.T. 2000. "Systematics of pythons of the ''Morelia amethistina'' complex (Serpentes: Boidae) with the description of three new species". Herpetological Monographs, 14: 139-185.Keogh, J.S.; Barker, D.G.; Shine, R. 2001. "Heavily exploited but poorly known: systematics and biogeography of commercially harvested pythons (''Python curtus'' group)". Southeast Asian Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 73:113-129.Schleip, W. 2008. "Revisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus comes above species and below family (taxonomy), family. In binomial nomenclature, the genus name forms the first part of the binomial species name for each species within the genus. :E.g. ''Panthera leo'' (lion) and ''Panthera onca'' (jaguar) are two species within the genus ''Panthera''. ''Panthera'' is a genus within the family Felidae. The composition of a genus is determined by taxonomy (biology), taxonomists. The standards for genus classification are not strictly codified, so different authorities often produce different classifications for genera. There are some general practices used, however, including the idea that a newly defined genus should fulfill these three criteria to be descriptively useful: # monophyly – all descendants ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bismarck Ringed Python
The Bismarck ringed python (''Bothrochilus boa'') is a species of snake in the genus '' Bothrochilus''Mehrtens JM. 1987. Living Snakes of the World in Color. New York: Sterling Publishers. 480 pp. . found on the islands of the Bismarck Archipelago. No subspecies are recognized. Description Adults grow to a length of . The color pattern consists of a series of brilliant orange and black rings in juveniles, but this fades in about a year as the snakes mature. Adults are usually a shade of brown with black rings, or a uniform blackish brown. Usually, there is a light spot behind the eye. Some specimens may have black rings that are irregular, incompletely formed or even absent. The scales are highly iridescent. Distribution and habitat Found on the islands of the Bismarck Archipelago, including Umboi, New Britain, Gasmata (off the southern coast), Duke of York and nearby Mioko, New Ireland and nearby Tatau (off the east coast), the New Hanover Islands and Nissan Island, the type l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reticulated Python
The reticulated python (''Malayopython reticulatus'') is a python species native to South and Southeast Asia. It is the world's longest snake, and is among the three heaviest. It is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List because of its wide distribution. In several countries in its range, it is hunted for its skin, for use in traditional medicine, and for sale as pets. It is an excellent swimmer, has been reported far out at sea, and has colonized many small islands within its range. Like all pythons, it is a non-venomous constrictor. Adult humans have been killed (and in at least two reported cases, eaten) by reticulated pythons. Taxonomy The reticulated python was first described in 1801 by German naturalist Johann Gottlob Theaenus Schneider, who described two zoological specimens held by the Göttingen Museum in 1801 that differed slightly in colour and pattern as separate species—''Boa reticulata'' and ''Boa rhombeata''. The specific name, ''reticulatus'', is Lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayopython
''Malayopython'' is a genus of constricting snakes in the family Pythonidae. The genus is native to India and Southeast Asia. It contains two species, both of which were previously classified within the genus ''Python''. However, multiple studies recovered these species as distinct. Known as the "''reticulatus'' clade", it was eventually found to be a sister lineage to a lineage giving rise to the Indo-Australian pythons rather than the genus ''Python''. Taxonomy In 1975, American herpetologist Samuel Booker McDowell divided the genus ''Python'' into a "''molurus'' group" and "''reticulatus'' group" on the basis of differences in supralabial pits (shallow diagonal slits in the latter, square or triangular in the former) and infralabial pits (shallow and not in a groove in the former, in a groove in the latter), as well as differences in the ectopterygoid and hemipenis. He added New Guinea members of ''Liasis'' and ''Morelia'' to the ''reticulatus'' group. American zoologist Arnold ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olive Python
The olive python (''Liasis olivaceus'') a Pilbara Pythons . Accessed 4 August 2008. is a of in the . The species is to |
Liasis Olivaceus Barroni
''Liasis olivaceus barroni'' is a python found in the Pilbara region of northwest Australia. They are recognised as a subspecies of ''Liasis olivaceus'', separating the population from the olive python found to the east. It is a large snake, most often around 2.5 metres in length, although individuals may attain a larger size. The python is an ambush predator, using a sit and wait method at a path or beneath the water to capture a variety of animals that inhabit the arid surroundings. The range of prey includes amphibians, birds and other reptiles, and mammals as large as a rock wallaby. Taxonomy The subspecies was first described by Laurie A. Smith by examining nine specimens, separated from a total of 36 nominally allied as the ''Liasis olivaceus'' species group held in the collection of the Western Australian Museum. The original description, published in 1981, contained typographic errors in the specimen's registration numbers and the omission of a ninth specimen included in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olive Python
The olive python (''Liasis olivaceus'') a Pilbara Pythons . Accessed 4 August 2008. is a of in the . The species is to |
Liasis Mackloti Savuensis
''Liasis mackloti savuensis'', known as the Savu python, is a python subspecies found in Indonesia. It is known by the locals as ''sanca mata putih'' (white-eyed python). Distribution and habitat The type locality given is " Savu Id." (=Sawoe, Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ...). See also * '' Daletvirus boae'' References External links * mackloti savuensis Taxa named by Leo Brongersma {{Alethinophidia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liasis Mackloti
''Liasis mackloti'', commonly known as the Macklot's pythonMehrtens JM (1987). ''Living Snakes of the World in Color''. New York: Sterling Publishers. 480 pp. . or freckled python, is a species of python, a non-venomous snake in the family Pythonidae. The species is endemic to Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and coastal northern Australia. Three subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here. Etymology The specific name, ''mackloti'', is in honor of naturalist and taxidermist Heinrich Christian Macklot.Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Liasis mackloti'', p. 165). Description Attaining 7 ft (2.13 m) or more in total length (including tail), Macklot's python is large and if not treated properly can be a poor-tempered snake. Its coloration consists of a blackish-brown to green base color, with yellow t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Water Python
The water python (''Liasis fuscus'') is a python species found in Australia and Papua New Guinea. No subspecies are currently recognized. Like all other pythons, it is not venomous. Taxonomy German naturalist Wilhelm Peters described the water python in 1873. It is also known as the brown water python.Tierney G. 2000. ''Liasis fuscus''. James Cook University, 2001PDF aJames Cook University Accessed 5 August 2008.'' Description Adults average about 6–8 feet (2+ meters) in length, but may reach 10 feet (3 meters). Robustly built, it has a long head that is slightly distinct from the neck. The anterior supralabials have thermosensitive pits. Scalation includes a pair of undivided parietal scales and a single loreal scale on either side of the head. On the body, the dorsal scales number 45-55 at midbody, the ventral scales 270-300, the anal scale is single, with 60-90 paired subcaudal scales. The color pattern consists of a uniform, iridescent dark blackish brown dorsal color. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liasis
''Liasis'' is a genus of pythons found in Indonesia, New Guinea and Australia. Currently, three extant species are recognized and one giant fossil species ''L. dubudingala'', estimated to have been around 10 m (33 ft) in length. Geographic range They are found in the Indonesia in the Lesser Sunda Islands, east through New Guinea and in northern and western Australia. Species )*Not including the nominate subspecies )Type species In zoological nomenclature, a type species (''species typica'') is the species name with which the name of a genus or subgenus is considered to be permanently taxonomically associated, i.e., the species that contains the biological type specimen ... References External links * Snake genera Taxa named by John Edward Gray {{Snake-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leiopython Fredparkeri
''Leiopython fredparkeri'', the Karimui Basin whitelip python or Karimui Basin white-lipped python, is a species of snake in the family Pythonidae. It is endemic to New Guinea. It was first described by Wulf Schleip in 2008. Etymology The specific name, ''fredparkeri'', is in honor of Australian naturalist Fred Parker (born 1941).Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Leiopython fredparkeri'', p. 94; "Parker, F.", p. 200). Geographic range It is found in mainland Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ( tpi, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini; ho, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niu Gini), is a country i .... References Pythonidae Snakes of New Guinea Endemic fauna of Papua New Guinea Endemic fauna of New Guinea Reptiles describe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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