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Indian Cobra

Naja naja

Least Concern →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

1.8 m

Weight

3.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

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About

The Indian cobra is one of the most recognized venomous snakes, famous for the hood it displays when threatened.

Fun Facts

✨ Cobras can spit venom up to 2 meters.
✨ They can go for months without eating.
✨ They are revered in Hindu mythology.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌲 Forest 🏗️ Artificial - Terrestrial 🌿 Grassland

Distributed across Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇮🇳 India 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Indian Cobra is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)

Family

Elapidae (Cobras & Coral Snakes)

Genus

Naja (Cobras)

Species

Naja naja (Indian Cobra)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Cobra?

The scientific name of Indian Cobra is Naja naja. It belongs to the genus Naja.

What is the conservation status of Indian Cobra?

Indian Cobra (Naja naja) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Indian Cobra live?

Indian Cobra is found in Distributed across Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.. Countries include Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.

What family does Indian Cobra belong to?

Indian Cobra (Naja naja) belongs to the genus Naja, which is part of the taxonomic family Elapidae.

What does Indian Cobra eat?

Indian Cobra is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Indian Cobra live?

Indian Cobra has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

Is Indian Cobra endangered?

No, Indian Cobra (Naja naja) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Indian Cobra belong to?

Indian Cobra (Naja naja) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).