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Species of snake

Boiga angulata
Leyte cat snake
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this 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.

Distribution of Boiga angulata.

References

  1. 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.


Taxon identifiers
Boiga angulata


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