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16 paź 2024 · The king cobra Ophiophagus hannah (Cantor, 1836) is the longest extant venomous snake in the world, reportedly attaining a length of 5.6 m (Smith 1943; Burton 1950). The genus Ophiophagus...
16 paź 2024 · The taxonomy of king cobras (Ophiophagus) was reevaluated using qualitative, mensural and meristic characters, based on 148 entire and five skeletal specimens, and supported by a recent molecular phylogenetic analysis. We provide nomenclatural synopses of both the genus and species-series nomina.
The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is a species complex of snakes endemic to Asia. With an average of 3.18 to 4 m (10.4 to 13.1 ft) and a record length of 5.85 m (19.2 ft), [2] it is the world's longest venomous snake and among the heaviest.
16 paź 2024 · We describe two new species, Ophiophagus kaalinga Gowri Shankar, Das & Ganesh sp. nov. endemic to the Western Ghats of south-western India and Ophiophagus salvatana Gowri Shankar, Das & Wüster sp. nov., inhabiting the island of Luzon in northern Philippines.
1 sty 2013 · Shankar and Whitaker (2013) observed multiple adult male king cobras, Ophiophagus hannah (Cantor, 1836), feeding on female conspecifics. They noted that this behaviour occurred outside...
In this tutorial, we will examine the facts relating to this impressive serpent. Species summary: The king cobra is a large venomous snake native to India, Southeast Asia, the Philippines and southern parts of China. The scientific name of this snake is Ophiophagus hannah. The king cobra is the member of a monotypic genus.
This is the largest venomous snake in the world, and one of the most dangerous. The skin can be used for leather products like belts and wallets. The venom is sought after for anti-venom research. The adult King Cobra makes an impressive zoo exhibit.
