🌿Native Nature

Southern Green Python

Morelia viridis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Pythonidae ›Genus: Morelia

About

The green tree python (Morelia viridis), is a species of python native to New Guinea, islands in Indonesia, and Cape York Peninsula in Australia. Described by Hermann Schlegel in 1872, it was known for many years as Chondropython viridis. As its name suggests, it is a bright green snake that can reach 2 m in length and 1.6 kg in weight, with females slightly larger and heavier than males. Living generally in trees, the green tree python

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Green Python?
The scientific name of Southern Green Python is Morelia viridis.
What is the conservation status of Southern Green Python?
The Southern Green Python has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Southern Green Python belong to?
Southern Green Python belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Southern Green Python belong to?
Southern Green Python belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Southern Green Python belong to?
Southern Green Python belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Southern Green Python belong to?
Southern Green Python belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Southern Green Python belong to?
Southern Green Python belongs to the family Pythonidae.
What genus does Southern Green Python belong to?
Southern Green Python belongs to the genus Morelia.