TNPSC Thervupettagam

Indian rock python population status 2024

December 14 , 2024 13 hrs 0 min 24 0
  • The Indian rock python (Python molurus) is used to be a common sight across Tamil Nadu, especially in agricultural areas and rocky foothills.
  • However, due to habitat loss, the species is believed to have declined across the State, except in the Moyar Valley.
  • It is Classified as “near threatened” in the IUCN Red list.
  • Between 2018 and 2020, the number was at least 80 individual rock pythons in MTR, STR and Bhavani Sagar.
  • Rock pythons are non-venomous, and usually avoid humans.

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