Green Tree Python (species: Morelia viridis) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Morelia viridis
Green Tree Python


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

The green tree python is characterized by a relatively slim body. The relatively long tail accounts for about 14% of the total length. The head is large and clearly  defined from the neck. The snout is large and angular. The body is triangular in cross section with a visible spine. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 200 cm (Length of specimen)

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

They are found in Indonesia (Misool, Salawati, Aru Islands, Schouten Islands, most of Western New Guinea), Florida U.S.A., Papua New Guinea (including nearby islands from sea level to 1,800 m elevation, Normanby Island and the d'Entrecasteaux Islands) and Australia (Queensland along the east coast of the Cape York Peninsula).

Its main habitat is in rainforests, bushes, shrubs and trees. (Wikipedia)

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