Rough-scaled Python (species: Morelia carinata) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Morelia carinata
Rough-scaled Python


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Boidae
Genus Morelia
Species Morelia carinata
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Distinguishing features

It is distinguished by the presence of a large parietal scale and by having distinct keeled dorsal scales. The body is slim and muscular. The color pattern is light honey-tan with darker reddish-brown markings. The belly is white, possibly with black spots. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 200 cm (Length of specimen)

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Rough-scaled Python (Morelia carinata)

Distribution and habitat preferences

They are found in Australia, northwestern Western Australia in the lower sections of the Mitchell and Hunter rivers, just inland from the coast. 

They are found in rocky valleys of Kimberley region in far northern Western Australia where they climb on low trees and shrubs. (Wikipedia)

Chronotypes

crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk)

Behaviour

The temperament is quite docile with rarely any attempts to bite. (Wikipedia)

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