2,640 observationsLeast Concern
Brown Tree Snake
Boiga irregularis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Colubridae ›Genus: Boiga
About
The brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis) is an arboreal rear-fanged colubrid snake native to eastern and northern coastal Australia, eastern Indonesia (Sulawesi to Papua), Papua New Guinea, and a large number of islands in northwestern Melanesia. This snake is infamous for being an invasive species responsible for devastating the majority of the native bird population in Guam.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Brown Tree Snake is Boiga irregularis.
- Brown Tree Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Brown Tree Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Brown Tree Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Brown Tree Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Brown Tree Snake belongs to the family Colubridae.
- Brown Tree Snake belongs to the genus Boiga.