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Morelia (snake)

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Morelia (snake)
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Morelia is a genus of large snakes in the family Pythonidae. The genus is native to Australia, Indonesia, and New Guinea. As of 2024, up to eight species are recognized.[3]

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Snakes in the genus Morelia are generally arboreal to semiarboreal, spending much of their lives in the forest canopy. Although exceptions occur, most may attain an adult total length (including tail) of 2–3 m (6.6–9.8 ft).

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Geographic range

Morelia species are found from Indonesia in the Maluku Islands, east through New Guinea, including the Bismarck Archipelago, and in Australia.[1]

Species

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The following seven species are recognized as being valid.[4]

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  • ) Not including the nominate subspecies.

T) Type species.[1]

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