Leiopython biakensis
Leiopython biakensis, the Biak white-lipped python, is a species of snake in the family Pythonidae. It is endemic to the island of Biak, which lies north of New Guinea.[1][2]
| Leiopython biakensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Pythonidae |
| Genus: | Leiopython |
| Species: | L. biakensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Leiopython biakensis Schleip, 2008 | |
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The species is known from a few individuals collected on the southern part of the island. Little is known about its population or habitat.[1]
Taxonomy
Some authorities consider it a population of the Northern white-lipped python (Leiopython albertisii).[3]
References
- Tallowin, O.; O'Shea, M.; Parker, F. (2018). "Leiopython biakensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T42494009A42494012. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T42494009A42494012.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- "Leiopython biakensis". Leiopython. Accessed 13 July 2021. http://www.leiopython.de/en/biakensis.php
- "Leiopython albertisii (PETERS & DORIA, 1878). The Reptile Database. Accessed 13 July 2021. https://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Leiopython&species=albertisii
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