Morelia spilota

Carpet python
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Pythonidae
Genus: Morelia
Species:
M. spilota
Binomial name
Morelia spilota
(Lacépède, 1804)

Morelia spilota, commonly known as the carpet python, is a large snake of the family Pythonidae found in Australia, New Guinea (Indonesia and Papua New Guinea), Bismarck Archipelago, and the northern Solomon Islands.[1][2][3] Many subspecies are recognised; ITIS lists six,[4] the Reptile Database six,[5] and the IUCN eight.[1]

  1. ^ a b c Tallowin, O.; Parker, F.; O'Shea, M.; Vanderduys, E.; Wilson, S.; Shea, G.; Hobson, R. (2017). "Morelia spilota". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T62232A21649539. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T62232A21649539.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ Browne-Cooper, Robert; Bush, Brian; Maryan, Brad; Robinson, David (2007). Reptiles and Frogs in the Bush: Southwestern Australia. University of Western Australia Press. p. 99. ISBN 978-1-920694-74-6.
  3. ^ Cogger, Harold G. Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia.
  4. ^ "Morelia spilota". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference NRDB was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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