Elapidae · Global species account
Pseudechis papuanus
Papuan blacksnake
One account across its documented countries and islands.
One species · Across borders
Global distribution
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Across borders
3 recorded countries & territories
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Indonesian locality notes and qualifications
- Papua
- Frederik-Hendrik (Yos Sudarso) Island
Current RDB explicitly lists Frederik-Hendrik Island, an Indonesian locality; the historical island name is verified in an Indonesian government publication.
From the literature
Natural history
- The source contains conflicting reproductive-mode statements; no single mode is assigned here. [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.