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Central African rock python vs Python europaeus

Both belong to the genus Python, so they are close relatives.

Central African rock python (Python sebae)
Central African rock python NTNear Threatened
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Python europaeus

What is the difference between a central African rock python and Python europaeus?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • Both belong to the genus Python, so they are close relatives.

Side by side

Central African rock pythonPython europaeus
Scientific namePython sebaePython europaeus
FamilyPythonidaePythonidae
OrderSquamataSquamata
Weight73 kgNot recorded
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
Lifespan27.3 years – 30 yearsNot recorded
Main foodimpalaNot recorded
HabitatforestNot recorded
Conservation statusNear ThreatenedNot recorded
Countries recordedNot recordedNot recorded

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