| 词条 | Spotted python |
| 释义 |
| name = Antaresia maculosa | image = Antaresia_maculosa.jpg | image_caption = | genus = Antaresia | species = maculosa | authority = (Peters, 1873) | synonyms = * Liasis maculosus - Peters, 1873
}} The spotted python, eastern small-blotched python, or eastern childrens python (Antaresia maculosa) is a python species found in northern Australia and New Guinea.[2] It is a popular pet among Australian reptile enthusiasts due to its small size and even temperament. No subspecies are currently recognized.[2][2] TaxonomyWilhelm Peters described the spotted python in 1873. A new subspecies, A. m. brentonoloughlini was described by Hoser (2003).[3] but this taxon is not considered valid by other herpetologists.[3][4][5] No subspecies of Antaresia maculosa are currently recognised. DescriptionAdults average about {{convert|100|–|140|cm}} in length. It has an irregular, blotched color pattern throughout its life. The blotches have ragged edges because the dark pigmentation occurs only on complete scales.[6][7] Distribution and habitatFound in Australia from the extreme north of the Cape York Peninsula, south through eastern Queensland to northern New South Wales. Also on many islands off the coast of Queensland. The type locality given is "Rockhampton, Port Mackay, Port Bowen [= Port Clinton]" [Queensland, Australia]. L.A. Smith (1985) restricted the type locality to "Port Mackay" (Mackay, Queensland, in 21° 09'S, 149° 11'E) by lectotype designation.[1] Antaresia maculosa has also been recorded from the southern Trans-Fly region of Papua New Guinea, at Weam in Western Province[8] and there are concerns it may be being exploited for the pet trade across the border in Indonesian West New Guinea.[9][10] Found in most types of habitats, but prefers rocky hillsides and outcrops with crevices and caves.[11] The Papua specimen was found behind discarded corrugated tin sheets beside a disused airstrip in Eucalypt savanna-woodland habitat dotted with numerous termite mounds. FeedingOne of its favorite foods are the insectivorous bats that it catches at the entrance of their caves. Being the largest members of this genus, captive specimens will usually accept mice and other small rodents. ReproductionThe spotted python is oviparous, with females laying up to 15 eggs in a clutch. See also
References1. ^1 McDiarmid, R.W., J.A. Campbell & T.Touré 1999. Snake Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference, vol. 1. Herpetologists' League. 511 pp. {{ISBN|1-893777-00-6}} (series). {{ISBN|1-893777-01-4}} (volume). 2. ^{{ITIS |id=634765 |taxon=Antaresia maculosa |accessdate=18 September 2007}} 3. ^1 2 3 {{NRDB species|genus=Antaresia|species=maculosa|date=20 November|year=2017}} 4. ^{{cite journal |url=https://www.academia.edu/2110407|title= Annotated checklist of the recent and extinct pythons (Serpentes, Pythonidae), with notes on nomenclature, taxonomy, and distribution |author= Schleip, W. |author2= M. O’Shea |last-author-amp= yes |year=2010 |journal=ZooKeys |issue=66 |pages=29–79 |doi=10.3897/zookeys.66.683|pmid= 21594030 |pmc= 3088416 }} 5. ^{{cite journal |url=https://www.academia.edu/9925143 |title= Best Practices: In the 21st Century, Taxonomic Decisions in Herpetology are Acceptable Only When Supported by a Body of Evidence and Published via Peer-Review |author= Kaiser, H. |author2= B.I. Crother |author3= C.M.R. Kelly |author4= L. Luiselli |author5= M. O'Shea |author6= H. Ota|author7= P. Passos |author8= W. Schleip |author9= W. Wüster |last-author-amp= yes |year=2013 |journal=Herpetological Review |volume=44 |issue=1 |pages=8–23}} 6. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.actha.org.au/uploads/6/0/3/1/6031192/antaresia_python.pdf|title=NOTES ON ANTARESIA MACULOSA (SPOTTED PYTHON)|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}} 7. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.reptiletalk.net/spotted-python/|title=Spotted Python (Antaresia maculosa) {{!}} ReptileTalk NET|date=2016-05-08|work=ReptileTalk NET|access-date=2017-11-19|language=en-US}} 8. ^{{cite journal |url=https://www.academia.edu/2110410 |title= First record for the genus Antaresia (Squamata: Pythonidae) from Papua New Guinea. |author= O’Shea, M. |author2= R.G. Sprackland |author3= I. Bigilale |last-author-amp= yes |year=2004 |journal = Herpetological Review |volume=35 |issue=3 |pages=225–227 }} 9. ^{{cite journal |author=Natusch, D.J.D. |author2=J.A. Lyons |last-author-amp= yes |year=2011 |title=The harvest of Antaresia maculosa (Pythonidae) from West Papua, New Guinea |journal = Herpetological Review |volume=42 |issue=4 |pages=509–511 }} 10. ^{{cite journal|title= Exploited for pets: the harvest and trade of amphibians and reptiles from Indonesian New Guinea |author= Natusch, D.J.D. |author2= J.A. Lyons |last-author-amp= yes |year=2012 |journal= Biodiversity and Conservation |doi=10.1007/s10531-012-0345-8 |volume=21 |issue = 11|pages=2899–2911}} 11. ^Barker, D.G. & T.M. Barker 1994. Pythons of the World Vol.1 Australia. The Herpetocultural Library. xviii + 171 pp. {{ISBN|1882770277}}. Further reading{{refbegin}}
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