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Ceylon krait vs Common krait

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

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Ceylon krait
Common krait (Bungarus caeruleus)
Common krait LCLeast Concern
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What is the difference between a ceylon krait and a common krait?

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

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

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Ceylon kraitCommon krait
Scientific nameBungarus ceylonicusBungarus caeruleus
FamilyElapidaeElapidae
OrderSquamataSquamata
WeightNot recorded1.15 kg
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
LifespanNot recorded14 years
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
Habitatforestdesert, shrubland
Conservation statusNot recordedLeast Concern
Countries recorded1Not recorded

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