Luzon King Cobra
Ophiophagus salvatana
The Luzon king cobra (Ophiophagus salvatana) is a species of king cobra that is endemic to the island of Luzon in northern Philippines.
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Description
The Luzon king cobra can grow to a length of up to 10 ft (3.0 m). The Luzon king cobra lacks pale bands along the body, and fewer pterygoid teeth only having 11 compared to the other species having 18-21.
Range & habitat
The Luzon king cobra is found only in Luzon and is one of two species of king cobra found in the Philippines, with the other being the Sunda king cobra (Ophiophagus bungarus).
Wikipedia: “Distribution and habitat”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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