LC Carnivore Forests, Grasslands
Up to 2.2 kg
Weight
10–15 yrs
Lifespan
N/A
Top Speed
Southeast Asia
Found In
At just Up to 2.2 kg, the Malayan Krait is one of the lightest carnivore reptiles (#10 of 11). Found in Southeast Asia, it inhabits forests, grasslands habitats.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Malayan Krait | Carnivore Reptiles Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 90 kg | ↓ 98% |
| Height | 150 cm | — | — |
| Lifespan | 12.5 yrs | 23.8 yrs | ↓ 47% |
Endemic to Southeast Asia
Habitat: Forests, Grasslands
Found In: Southeast Asia
Coloration: Black, Yellow
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 180–270 days
Offspring per Birth: 8-16
Lifespan: 10–15 years
Population & Outlook
LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species
Ranked #45 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Blue-Footed Booby | 1.5–3 kg | LC |
| 44 | Gila Monster | Up to 2.3 kg | LC |
| 45 | Malayan Krait | Up to 2.2 kg | LC |
| 46 | Snowy Owl | 1.6–3.3 kg | LC |
| 47 | Emperor Tamarin | 300–400 g | LC |
| 48 | Fennec Fox | 0.8–1.6 kg | LC |