Dwarf Burmese python: Difference between revisions

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| subspecies = progschai

| authority = [[Heinrich Kuhl|Kuhl]], 1820

| range_map = Python bivittatus Area.svg

| range_caption = Natural range

| synonyms = ''Python molurus progschai'' [[Heinrich Kuhl|Kuhl]], 1820<ref>{{NRDB species|genus=Python |species=bivittatus |subspecies=progschai }}</ref>

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==Distribution and habitat==

The species has a [[disjunct distribution]], natively occurring both on the Asian mainland from India through Nepal to Indonesia and China, and on several Indonesian islands (Java, Nusa Barung, Bali, Sumbawa, possibly Lombok, and south Sulawesi). It does not inhabit peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and Sumatra. Introduced populations exist in southern Florida, based on escapees from the pet trade. The dwarf Burmese python can be found in grasslands, forested woodlands, jungles, marshes, swamps, and river valleys; it generally requires the presence of water.<ref name=IUCN/>

[[Image:Python bivittatus Area.svg|thumb|left|Natural distribution of the Burmese python (green)]]

Dwarf Burmese pythons are found throughout the Indonesian islands of [[Java]], [[Ball]], and southwestern [[Sulawesi]]. They can be found in grasslands, forested woodlands, jungles, marshes, swamps, & river valleys. They are very good climbers with prehensile tails. And like their larger cousins, they are excellent swimmers and needing a permanent source of water.

==Behavior==

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While there are no known morphs linked to the Dwarf Burmese Pythons, hybrids between the Dwarf and Nominal forms do exist - often called Half Dwarfs. These hybrids are often slightly larger than the Dwarf Burmese Pythons. The hybrids also can produce various morphs starting in the 2nd generation.{{cn|date=July 2017}}

==Conservation==

The species is classified as [[vulnerable species|Vulnerable]] by the [[IUCN]], mostly due to illegal pet trade and capture for consumption. Depleted populations may be put under additional pressure by habitat degradation through slash and burn agriculture in upland areas.

In Florida, where the species is invasive, it poses a threat to the ecosystem by consuming native wildlife.<ref name=IUCN/>

==References==

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