Liasis mackloti mackloti

(Duméril & Bibron, 1844)

Vernacular names
English : Macklot’s python
French : Python de Macklot

Classification
Class : Reptilia
Order : Squamata
Family : Pythonidae
Notes : 2 other subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can grow to about 2.10 m in length. Head is long and broad, not very distinct from body. This subspecies has a dull yellow belly. Flanks and back are olive-green to brown with yellowish mottling giving a reticulated aspect.

Range and habitat
The species is endemic to central Indonesia. This subspecies is found on Timor, Semao and Roti islands. Lives in forested areas and woodlands.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Appendix II
Status : The species is at least locally threatened. Subspecies savuensis is possibly near extinction because of trapping and loss of habitat.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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