105 observationsLeast Concern
Forest Cobra
Naja melanoleuca
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Elapidae ›Genus: Naja
About
The forest cobra (Naja melanoleuca), also commonly called the black cobra and the black and white-lipped cobra, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to Africa, mostly the central and western parts of the continent. It is the largest true cobra species with a total length (including tail) of up to 3.1 meters (10 feet). Although it prefers lowland forest and moist savanna habitats, this cobra is highly adaptable...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Forest Cobra is Naja melanoleuca.
- The Forest Cobra has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Forest Cobra belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Forest Cobra belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Forest Cobra belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Forest Cobra belongs to the order Squamata.
- Forest Cobra belongs to the family Elapidae.
- Forest Cobra belongs to the genus Naja.