Morelia clastolepis

Mollucan python
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Pythonidae
Genus: Morelia
Species: M. clastolepis
Binomial name
Morelia clastolepis

Morelia clastolepis, also known as the Mollucan python, is a species of python found in Indonesia. They can grow to be 8–9 feet in length.[1]

Description

As hatchlings they have a red in color, which then turns from brown to yellow, then as adults, will get black along their spine. They can also be patternless or striped.

References

  1. ↑ "Anthony Caponetto Reptiles - Moluccan Pythons". Acreptiles.com. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 7/8/2015. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.