Leiopython

E633587

Leiopython is a small genus of nonvenomous pythons native to New Guinea, commonly known as white-lipped pythons for their distinctive pale upper lip scales.

All labels observed (9)

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Predicate Object
instanceOf genus
taxon
belongsTo subfamily Pythoninae
class Reptilia
commonName white-lipped python genus
white-lipped pythons
conservationStatus varies by species
describedAs small genus of pythons
diet birds
other small vertebrates
small mammals
ecologicalRole mesopredator
family Pythonidae
foundInBiome tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
geographicDistribution New Guinea and nearby islands
linked to: New Guinea
habitat forest edges
humid lowland areas
tropical rainforest
hasBehavior constriction to subdue prey
primarily nocturnal hunting
hasCharacteristic nocturnal behavior
nonvenomous constrictor
pale or white upper lip scales
slender body
terrestrial and partly arboreal
hasColoration dark body with iridescent sheen in many species
hasSpecies Leiopython albertisii
linked to: Leiopython

Leiopython biakensis
linked to: Leiopython

Leiopython fredparkeri
linked to: Leiopython

Leiopython huonensis
linked to: Leiopython

Leiopython meridionalis
linked to: Leiopython

Leiopython montanus
linked to: Leiopython

Leiopython supranasalis
linked to: Leiopython
isRelatedTo Morelia
Python
linked to: Pythonidae
isSubjectOf herpetological research in New Guinea
isVenomous false
kingdom Animalia
namedAfter Greek roots meaning "smooth python"
nativeTo Indonesia
New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
order Squamata
phylum Chordata
reproduction oviparous
taxonRank genus
typeSpecies Leiopython albertisii
linked to: Leiopython
upperLipColor white or pale-colored labial scales

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Pythonidae includesGenus Leiopython
Morelia hasCommonRepresentative green tree python
linked to: Leiopython
Leiopython hasSpecies Leiopython albertisii
linked to: Leiopython
Leiopython hasSpecies Leiopython biakensis
linked to: Leiopython
Leiopython hasSpecies Leiopython fredparkeri
linked to: Leiopython
Leiopython hasSpecies Leiopython huonensis
linked to: Leiopython
Leiopython hasSpecies Leiopython meridionalis
linked to: Leiopython
Leiopython hasSpecies Leiopython montanus
linked to: Leiopython
Leiopython hasSpecies Leiopython supranasalis
linked to: Leiopython
Leiopython typeSpecies Leiopython albertisii
linked to: Leiopython