AnAge entry for Dendroaspis polylepis

Classification (HAGRID: 03439)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Elapidae
                    Genus: Dendroaspis
Species
Dendroaspis polylepis
Common name
Black mamba
Synonyms
Dendroaspis polylepis antinorii

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
26.2 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
85 days
Adult weight
30,758 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 700483
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8624
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