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Basic information

Dendroaspis viridis

Western Green Mamba

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderAmphisbaenians
FamilyElapid Snakes
GenusMamba
Czech name
Mamba západoafrická
English name
Western Green Mamba
Alternative names
Grüne Mamba
Synonyms
Dendroaspis viridis hallowelli, Leptophis viridis
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Coastal, Farm, Forest, Savanna
Microhabitat
Arboreal, Ground, Woodland canopy
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Size and appearance

Body length
max 2,300 mm
Body mass
max 1,873.6 g
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 18.7 years
Activity
Diurnal
Diet
Carnivore
Foraging mode
Active
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Reproduction and development

Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
7–16 individuals
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Health and safety

Venomous
Yes
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, eol traitbank, ReptTraits, SquamBase
Original documentation
ReptTraits · figshare-v4
Original documentation
SquamBase · 13317 · dryad-v5