boomslang

Also known as Dispholidus typus

The boomslang ( or ; Dispholidus typus) is a highly venomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Sub-Saharan Africa.

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The boomslang, scientifically named *Dispholidus typus*, is a species of reptile belonging to the class Reptilia. It is classified within the genus *Dispholidus*. This diurnal animal inhabits forest environments. The species is currently listed with a conservation status of Least Concern by the IUCN Red List, a designation recorded in 2021.

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Species

Least Concern

Boomslang

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Boomslang (dari Bahasa Belanda, Boom atau Baum="Pohon" dan Slang="Ular") atau benama latin Dispholidus typus adalah sejenis ular pohon berbisa dari suku Colubridae. Ular ini terdapat di Afrika.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: taxon
Parent taxon: Dispholidus
Image: Dispholidus typus.jpg

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taxon rank: species
Commons category: Dispholidus typus
taxon name: Dispholidus typus
Commons gallery: Dispholidus typus
IUCN conservation status: Least Concern
habitat: forest
diel cycle: diurnality
short name: D. typus

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Etymology
Taxonomy
Subspecies
Description
Geographic range
Habitat
Reproduction
Behaviour and diet
Venom
Gallery
References
Further reading
External links

The boomslang ( or ; Dispholidus typus) is a highly venomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Sub-Saharan Africa.

==Etymology== Its common name means "tree snake" in Dutch and Afrikaans – boom meaning "tree", and slang meaning "snake". In Afrikaans, the name is pronounced .

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