AnAge entry for Bothrochilus boa

Classification (HAGRID: 03538)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Pythonidae
                    Genus: Bothrochilus
Species: Bothrochilus boa
Common name: Bismarck ringed python
Synonyms: Liasis boa, Tortrix boa

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity: 22.2 years (captivity)
Source: ref. 451
Sample size: Small
Data quality: Acceptable
Observations: No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Incubation: 72 days
Adult weight: 2,009 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

[1308] Myhrvold et al. (2015), An amniote life-history database to perform comparative analyses with birds, mammals, and reptiles
[0451] Frank & Kate's Web Page

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System: ITIS 563915
Animal Diversity Web: ADW account (if available)
Encyclopaedia of Life: Search EOL
NCBI Taxonomy: Taxonomy ID 461341
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Ageing Literature: Search Google Scholar or Search PubMed
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