Morelia viridis

(Schlegel, 1872)

Vernacular names
English : Green tree python
French : Python vert du sud

Classification
Class : Reptilia
Order : Squamata
Family : Pythonidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
The species can reach a body length of 1.60 m. Slim body, large triangular head. Adult coloration is bright green, darkening on top of back with rosette-shaped white spots following a dorsal line. Single iris band and dark tail in juveniles.

Range and habitat
This species is now restricted to southern New Guinea, Aru Island and north Australia (Cape York peninsula in north Queensland). Lives in lowland to mid-montane moist forests, sometimes gardens, to 2000 m.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Appendix II
Status : The species as a whole remains safe so far but some of its population are under heavy pressure from overcollecting. Monitoring is needed.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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