Simalia clastolepis
| Mollucan python | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Pythonidae |
| Genus: | Morelia |
| Species: | M. clastolepis
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| Binomial name | |
| Morelia clastolepis Harvey, Barker, Ammerman & Chippindale, 2000
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Morelia clastolepis, also known as the Mollucan python, is a species of python found in Indonesia. They can grow to be 8–9 feet in length.[1]
Description
As hatchlings they have a red in color, which then turns from brown to yellow, then as adults, will get black along their spine. They can also be patternless or striped.
References
- ^ "Anthony Caponetto Reptiles - Moluccan Pythons". Acreptiles.com. Retrieved 2012-07-07.