Jurnal Biologi Tropis
Vol. 26 No. 3 (2026): in Progress

Morphological and Morphometric Analysis of Reticulated Python (Malayopython reticulatus) Crossbreeds within the Snake Enthusiast Community

Adhaeni, Nicky Utami (Unknown)
Mujadid, Iqbal (Unknown)
Hadi, Nestiyanto (Unknown)
Ainy, Noer Sarifah (Unknown)
Supriyadi, Erwandi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the morphological and morphometric characteristics of hybridized reticulated pythons (Malayopython reticulatus) in the Tabu Indonesia Community, Cimanggis–Depok. The research used a quantitative descriptive method through direct observation of morphological characters and morphometric measurements of hybrid pythons. The observed characters included color patterns, head shape, scale arrangement, body length, tail length, and the number of certain scales. The results showed variations in the morphological and morphometric characteristics of hybrid reticulated pythons, particularly in dorsal patterns, color intensity, body size, and the number of ventral and subcaudal scales. These variations were influenced by genetic combinations of the parent stock and environmental factors during captivity. This study concluded that hybridized reticulated pythons in the Tabu Indonesia Community, Cimanggis–Depok possess relatively high phenotypic diversity. The results are expected to provide scientific information regarding the morphological and morphometric characteristics of hybrid reticulated pythons in Indonesia.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JBT

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Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology

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Jurnal Biologi Tropis (ISSN Cetak 1411-9587 dan ISSN Online 2549-7863) diterbitkan mulai tahun 2000 dengan frekuensi 2 kali setahun oleh Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi PMIPA FKIP Universitas Mataram, berisi hasil penelitian dan ulasan Ilmiah dalam bidang Biologi ...