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Dendrelaphis
''Dendrelaphis'' is a genus of snakes in the subfamily Ahaetuliinae of the family Colubridae. Species of the genus ''Dendrelaphis'' are distributed from Pakistan, India and southern China to Indonesia, Timor-Leste, the Philippines, Australia, New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. There are over 50 described species. Asian species are known commonly as bronzebacks, while the Australo-Papuan species are simply called tree snakes. All are non-venomous and entirely harmless to humans. Taxonomy ''Dendrelaphis'' is one of five genera belonging to the vine snake subfamily Ahaetuliinae, of which ''Dendrelaphis'' is most closely related to '' Chrysopelea'', as shown in the cladogram below: Species This list is based on the latest checklist of snakes in the world and recent revisions and descriptions published in the scientific literature. The authors of a 2015 revision of the Australo-Papuan ''Dendrelaphis'' species recommended the synonymizing of ''D. solomonis'' within ''D. callig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dendrelaphis Marenae
''Dendrelaphis marenae'', also known commonly as Gaulke's bronze-back tree snake and Maren's bronzeback, is a species of snake in the subfamily Ahaetuliinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to Southeast Asia. Etymology The species ''Dendrelaphis marenae'' is named after German herpetologist Dr. Maren Gaulke, honoring her scientific contributions to the field of herpetology in the Philippines. She also helped collect some of the initial specimens. Taxonomy ''Dendrelaphis marenae'' belongs to the genus ''Dendrelaphis'', which contains 48 other described species.. ''Dendrelaphis'' is one of five genera belonging to the vine snake subfamily Ahaetuliinae, of which ''Dendrelaphis'' is most closely related to '' Chrysopelea'', as shown in the cladogram below: Distribution ''Dendrelaphis marenae'' is found in Indonesia and the Philippines. Habitat The preferred natural habitat of ''Dendrelaphis marenae'' is forest, at elevations up to . Behavior ''Dendrelaphis mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dendrelaphis Cyanochloris
''Dendrelaphis cyanochloris'', commonly known as Wall's bronzeback or the blue bronzeback, is a species of colubrid snake found in Southeast Asia. Taxonomy ''Dendrelaphis cyanochloris'' belongs to the genus ''Dendrelaphis'', which contains 48 other described species.. ''D. cyanochloris'' is most closely related to '' Dendrelaphis ngansonensis'', and together the two might form a species complex. ''Dendrelaphis'' is one of five genera belonging to the vine snake subfamily Ahaetuliinae, of which ''Dendrelaphis'' is most closely related to '' Chrysopelea'', as shown in the cladogram below: Distribution The species occurs in India (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh (Namdapha - Changlang district); Andaman Islands, northern parts of West Bengal), Bangladesh, Myanmar, southern Thailand, and western Malaysia ( Pulau Pinang, Pahang, Pulau Tioman), possibly also in Bhutan. It is predominantly arboreal and inhabits primary and mature secondary lowland rainforest, at altitudes of up to 1,000 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dendrelaphis Pictus
''Dendrelaphis pictus'', commonly known as either the common bronzeback, painted bronzeback, or Indonesian bronzeback, is a species of colubrid snake found in Southeast Asia. Taxonomy ''Dendrelaphis pictus'' belongs to the genus ''Dendrelaphis'', which contains 48 other described species. ''Dendrelaphis'' is one of five genera belonging to the vine snake subfamily Ahaetuliinae, of which ''Dendrelaphis'' is most closely related to '' Chrysopelea'', as shown in the cladogram below: Distribution and habitat It if found throughout Southeast Asian forests in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, China, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore. Populations from India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar are now considered to belong to the separate species '' Dendrelaphis proarchos''. Description The snake's colouration is olive or brown above with a yellow lateral stripe, bordered below by a dark line between the outer scales and the ventrals. A black stripe on each side of the head passes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dendrelaphis Haasi
''Dendrelaphis haasi'', also known commonly as Haas' bronzeback, Haas's bronzeback, Haas's bronzeback snake, and Haas's bronzeback tree snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Southeast Asia. Etymology The specific name, ''haasi'', is in honor of Dutch herpetologist C.P.J. de Haas. Taxonomy ''Dendrelaphis haasi'' belongs to the genus ''Dendrelaphis'', which contains 48 other described species. ''Dendrelaphis'' is one of five genera belonging to the vine snake subfamily Ahaetuliinae, of which ''Dendrelaphis'' is most closely related to '' Chrysopelea'', as shown in the cladogram below: Geographic range ''D. haasi'' is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Habitat The preferred natural habitat of ''D. haasi'' is forest, at altitudes near to sea level, but it has also been found in gardens. Description ''D. haasi'' is slender and has a very long tail, which is 34% to 38% of its total length. The holotype has a snout-to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dendrelaphis Ngansonensis
''Dendrelaphis ngansonensis'', commonly known as either the Nganson bronzeback or Nganson bronzeback tree snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae, sound in Southeast Asia. Etymology The species name ''ngansonensis'' is named after the type locality of the Ngân Sơn district of Tonkin, North Vietnam. Taxonomy ''Dendrelaphis ngansonensis'' belongs to the genus ''Dendrelaphis'', which contains 48 other described species.. ''D. ngansonensis'' is most closely related to ''Dendrelaphis cyanochloris'', and together the two might form a species complex. ''Dendrelaphis'' is one of five genera belonging to the vine snake subfamily Ahaetuliinae, of which ''Dendrelaphis'' is most closely related to '' Chrysopelea'', as shown in the cladogram below: Distribution The species is found in Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and southwestern China (Yunnan). Habitat and behaviour ''Dendrelaphis ngansonensis'' is an arboreal snake that occurs in both primary and secondary for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahaetuliinae
The Ahaetuliinae are a subfamily of vine snakes within the family Colubridae that was erected in 2016. They are found from South and Southeast Asia through to Australia. Etymology The name comes from the genus '' Ahaetulla'', which gets its name from the Sri Lankan Sinhalese language words ''ahaetulla/ahata gulla/as gulla'', meaning “eye plucker” or “eye picker”, because of the belief that they pluck out the eyes of humans, as first reported by the Portuguese traveler João Ribeiro in 1685. Classification Ahaetuliinae was formally named and described in 2016 by Figueroa ''et al.'', using the name proposed by Pyron ''et al.'' in 2013. Previously placed within Colubrinae, Ahaetuliinae was strongly supported as the sister group to Colubrinae in a 2016 study by Figueroa ''et al.'', as shown in the cladogram below: Ahaetuliinae is split into two separate monophyletic groups: one group consists of the sharp-nosed snakes of the generas ''Dryophiops'', '' Ahaetulla'', and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dendrelaphis Punctulatus
''Dendrelaphis punctulatus'', also known commonly as the Australian tree snake, the common tree snake, and the green tree snake, is a species of slender, large-eyed, diurnal, non-venomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to many parts of Australia, especially in the northern and eastern coastal areas, and to Papua New Guinea. It is readily recognised as it is an agile snake with a very slender body and tail. The dorsal body colour varies from golden yellow, to bright green, to olive-green, to black, sometimes even blue. It is frequently pale yellow on the throat and belly, but other pale colours have been noted. Blue flecks are present on the flanks. The eyes are large, with typically golden-coloured irises and large round pupils. It is found in a variety of habitats ranging from rainforest to woodland to urban areas where it preys on fish, frogs, and other small animals. It is a non-venomous species and does not constrict its prey, but rather relies on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Proahaetulla
''Proahaetulla'' is a monotypic genus of vine snake in the family Colubridae. It contains only one species, the keeled vine snake (''Proahaetulla antiqua''), which is endemic to the Western Ghats of India. Its natural habitat is montane rainforests of southern Western Ghats. Discovery The species was first discovered in 2011, when an individual was found in the Agasthyamalai Hills of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It was initially thought to be a new species of '' Ahaetulla'', as it looked very similar to the species '' Ahaetulla dispar''. However, genetic analyses found it to be deeply divergent from any member in the genus ''Ahaetulla'', so it was classified in its own genus. Both the genus and species were ultimately described in 2019. Etymology The genus name ''Proahaetulla'' indicates the early divergence from '' Ahaetulla''. The species name ''antiqua'' is Latin for "antique" or "old", referencing the relatively old evolutionary divergence of the taxon. Taxonomy ''Proahaetul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahaetulla
''Ahaetulla,'' commonly referred to as Asian vine snakes or Asian whip snakes, is a genus of colubrid snakes distributed throughout tropical Asia. They are considered by some scientists to be mildly venomous and are what is commonly termed as 'rear-fanged' or more appropriately, opisthoglyphous, meaning their enlarged teeth or fangs, intended to aid in venom delivery, are located in the back of the upper jaw, instead of in the front as they are in vipers or cobras. As colubrids, Ahaetulla do not possess a true venom gland or a sophisticated venom delivery system. The Duvernoy's gland of this genus, homologous to the venom gland of true venomous snakes, produces a secretion which, though not well studied, is considered not to be medically significant to humans. Green-colored members of this genus are often referred to as green vine snakes. They are not to be confused with the "green vine snake" '' Oxybelis fulgidus'', which convergently appears very similar but is found in Cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chrysopelea
''Chrysopelea'' is a genus of snakes, commonly known as flying snakes or gliding snakes, that belong to the family Colubridae. ''Chrysopelea'' species are found in Southeast Asia, and are known for their ability to glide between trees. Flying snakes are mildly venomous, though the venom is dangerous only to their small prey. There are five species within the genus. Gliding ''Chrysopelea'' climbs using ridge scales along its underside, pushing against the rough bark of tree trunks, allowing it to move vertically up a tree. Upon reaching the end of a branch, the snake continues moving until its tail dangles from the end of the branch. It then makes a J-shape bend, leans forward to select the level of inclination it wishes to use to control its glide path, and selects a desired landing area. Once it decides on a destination, it propels itself by thrusting its body up and away from the tree, sucking in its abdomen and flaring out its ribs to turn its body into a "pseudo concave wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
