Dendrelaphis formosus, also known as the elegant bronzeback, is a snake species in the family Colubridae.[1]
Dendrelaphis formosus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Dendrelaphis |
Species: | D. formosus
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Binomial name | |
Dendrelaphis formosus (Boie, 1827)
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Synonyms | |
Dendrophis formosa Boie, 1827 |
Distribution and habitat edit
The beautiful bronzeback tree snake is native from southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia to the islands of Sumatra, Borneo and Java. It inhabits lowland forests up to elevations of 600 m (2,000 ft).[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Vogel, G.; Dehling, M. (2013). "Dendrelaphis formosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T192161A44271408. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192161A44271408.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
External links edit
- Species Dendrelaphis formosus at The Reptile Database