Table 2 Some comparative morphological data of Bungarus fasciatus sensu lato in each biogeographic region, based on this study and published data.
Character | Population/clade | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Indo-Myanmar (n = 23) | East Asia (n = 11) | Greater Sunda (n = 15) | |
Ventrals | 200–234 | 217–237 | 199–210 |
Subcaudals | 23–39 | 33–41 | 30–36 |
Number of dorsal bands on body | 22–31 | 19–21 | 20–25 |
Number of dorsal bands on tail | 4–7 | ? | 2–4 |
Nuchal band covered by vertebral scales | 14–20 | ? | 18–20 |
Background body color | Yellow/cream | Yellow | Yellow/cream |
Source | Smith75 This study | Yang & Rao76; | This study |
