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Olive python Liasis olivaceus Least concern

Where the olive python lives – recorded in 1 country, with quick facts from Wikidata and an introduction from Wikipedia.

Recorded in (GBIF)Representative wild record

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Olive python: Liasis olivaceus 188042979
Photo: Max Tibby, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Scientific nameLiasis olivaceus
GroupSnakes
StatusLeast concern (Wikidata, IUCN category label)
Found in1 country
ContinentsOceania
ClassReptile
OrderSquamata
FamilyPythonidae

Where does the olive python live?

Open-licence (CC0 / CC BY) wild records published on GBIF place the olive python in 1 country or territory across Oceania. Wikidata lists it as endemic to Australia.

Countries with at least a handful of records (a minimum share of the species’ records, to leave out vagrants and escapes). Records with coordinates only; captive and fossil records excluded.

Is the olive python endangered?

The olive python’s conservation status recorded in Wikidata is “Least concern” (an IUCN Red List category label). Source: Wikidata.

What kind of animal is the olive python?

The olive python (Liasis olivaceus) is a reptile in the order Squamata and the family Pythonidae, genus Liasis. (Taxonomy from Wikidata.)

About the olive python

The olive python (Liasis olivaceus) is a species of snake in the family Pythonidae. The species is endemic to Australia. Two subspecies are recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.

Text in “About” is quoted from the Wikipedia article Olive python (revision 1360519592), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: lead section excerpted verbatim, formatting removed. Quick facts, taxonomy and status: Wikidata Q1814729 (CC0). Countries and pin: GBIF.org occurrence records (CC0 / CC BY 4.0).

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