# Banded krait vs Malayan krait: the differences

> How do the Banded krait (Bungarus fasciatus) and Malayan krait (Bungarus candidus) differ? Classification, features, range, diet, size, IUCN status and legal protection, from cited sources.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/differences/banded-krait-vs-malayan-krait/ · Updated 1 October 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/spesies/perbedaan/ular-welang-dan-ular-weling/
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The banded krait (Bungarus fasciatus) and the Malayan krait (Bungarus candidus) are different species in the same genus, Bungarus. Range in Indonesia — the banded krait: Sumatra, Java, Borneo and Bali; the Malayan krait: Sumatra, Java and Bali.

| Aspect | [Banded krait](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/banded-krait/) | [Malayan krait](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/malayan-krait/) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Bungarus fasciatus | Bungarus candidus |
| Indonesian name | Ular welang | Ular weling |
| Class | Reptilia | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata | Squamata |
| Family | Elapidae | Elapidae |
| Range in Indonesia | Sumatra, Java, Borneo and Bali | Sumatra, Java and Bali |
| Endemic to Indonesia | No | No |
| Key features | Bands ring the belly; triangular body cross-section | Black and white bands on back; plain white belly |
| Size | Up to 225 cm | — |
| Diet | Other snakes, lizards and small mammals | Other snakes, lizards, amphibians and small mammals |
| Diet type | carnivore (meat-eater) | carnivore (meat-eater) |
| Reproduction | laying eggs (oviparous) | laying eggs (oviparous) |
| IUCN status | Least Concern | Least Concern |

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