Dendrelaphis formosus
Dendrelaphis formosus, also known as the beautiful bronzeback tree snake, is a snake species in the family Colubridae.[1]
Dendrelaphis formosus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Dendrelaphis |
Species: | D. formosus |
Binomial name | |
Dendrelaphis formosus (Boie, 1827) | |
Synonyms | |
Dendrophis formosa Boie, 1827 |
Distribution and habitat
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
- 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.
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