Colubridae · Global species account
Dendrelaphis pictus
Painted Bronzeback
One account across its documented countries and islands.
One species · Across borders
Global distribution
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Across borders
9 recorded countries & territories
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Indonesian locality notes and qualifications
- Sumatra
- Bangka, Belitung, Mentawai, Natuna, Nias, Riau, Sumatra
- Java & Bali
- Bali, Java, Nusa Penida
- Kalimantan
- Kalimantan, Borneo
Comment explicitly rejects Sulawesi as D. marenae and warns eastern island listings need correction after splits; no confirmed eastern regions assigned.
From the literature
Natural history
- Egg-laying (oviparous). [1]
- The database classifies its habitat use as fully arboreal. [1]
- Activity is described as diurnal in the source. [1]
The depth of biological coverage varies by species. Missing traits are research gaps, not evidence that a behaviour or habitat is absent.
Sources
Sources checked 7 October 2026. Taxonomic and distribution treatments may change.