1,221 observationsLeast Concern
Asian Sunbeam Snake
Xenopeltis unicolor
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Xenopeltidae ›Genus: Xenopeltis
About
Xenopeltis unicolor is a non-venomous sunbeam snake species found in Southeast Asia and some regions of Indonesia. This is a primitive snake known for both its highly iridescent scales and its ability to reproduce quickly, as it is oviparous and as such can lay up to 10 eggs at a time. No subspecies are currently recognized.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Asian Sunbeam Snake is Xenopeltis unicolor.
- The Asian Sunbeam Snake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Asian Sunbeam Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Asian Sunbeam Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Asian Sunbeam Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Asian Sunbeam Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Asian Sunbeam Snake belongs to the family Xenopeltidae.
- Asian Sunbeam Snake belongs to the genus Xenopeltis.