Central ranges taipan is a species of large, venomous snake found in Australia. The species was discovered only in 2007 by Australian researchers and not much is known about the species. Only five specimens have been recorded so far.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
Class |
Reptilia |
Order |
Squamata |
Suborder |
Serpentes |
Family |
Elapidae |
Genus |
Oxyuranus |
Scientific Name |
Oxyuranus temporalis |
Other Names |
Western Desert Taipan |
Length |
One immature and another adult female documented measures 1 m and 1.3 m respectively |
Color |
Brownish to grayish |
Distribution |
Australia |
Habitat |
The documented specimens were found near the Australian aboriginal reserves |
Diet |
No information available |
Venom Fact |
Highly venomous |
Mode of Reproduction |
No information available |
IUCN Conservation Status |
Data Deficient |
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Central Ranges Taipans.
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Oxyuranus Temporalis
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