AnAge entry for Aspidites melanocephalus

Classification (HAGRID: 03537)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Pythonidae
                    Genus: Aspidites
Species
Aspidites melanocephalus
Common name
Black-headed python
Synonyms
Aspidiotes melanocephalus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
22.6 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 451
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Incubation
71 days
Adult weight
6,107 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 634769
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 51883
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