Leiopython biakensis

Leiopython biakensis, the Biak white-lipped python, is a species of snake in the family Pythonidae. It is endemic to the island of Biak, which lies north of New Guinea.[1][2]

Leiopython biakensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Pythonidae
Genus: Leiopython
Species:
L. biakensis
Binomial name
Leiopython biakensis
Schleip, 2008
Synonyms
  • Bothrochilus biakensis
    Schleip, 2008

The species is known from a few individuals collected on the southern part of the island. Little is known about its population or habitat.[1]

Taxonomy

Some authorities consider it a population of the Northern white-lipped python (Leiopython albertisii).[3]


References
  1. Tallowin, O.; O'Shea, M.; Parker, F. (2018). "Leiopython biakensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T42494009A42494012. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T42494009A42494012.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. "Leiopython biakensis". Leiopython. Accessed 13 July 2021. http://www.leiopython.de/en/biakensis.php
  3. "Leiopython albertisii (PETERS & DORIA, 1878). The Reptile Database. Accessed 13 July 2021. https://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Leiopython&species=albertisii

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