Boiga angulata | |
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Leyte cat snake | |
Conservation status | |
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Boiga |
Species: | B. angulata |
Binomial name | |
Boiga angulata (Peters, 1861) |
Boiga angulata, commonly known as the Leyte cat snake or Philippine blunt-headed tree snake, is a species of rear-fanged snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the Philippines. It is considered mildly venomous. This snake feeds on birds and eggs as well as flying lizards and geckoes.
Geographic range
The snake is found in the Philippines.
References
- Brown, R.; Gaulke, M.; Paguntalan, L. (2009). "Boiga angulata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T169815A6677589. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T169815A6677589.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- Species Boiga angulata at The Reptile Database
Taxon identifiers | |
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Boiga angulata |
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