Reticulated python (Python reticulatus)

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Reticulated python description

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyPythonidae
GenusPython (1)

Information on the reticulated python is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.

Also known as
Java rock python, regal python.
Synonyms
Boa phrygia, Boa reticulata, Boa rhombeata, Coluber javanicus, Morelia reticulatus, Python schneideri.
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Reticulated python status

This species has yet to be classified by the IUCN. Listed on Appendix II of CITES (2).

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This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact: arkive@wildscreen.org.uk
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References

  1. UNEP-WCMC (October, 2009)
    http://www.unep-wcmc.org
  2. CITES (October, 2009)
    http://www.cites.org
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