# Sunda king cobra vs Javan spitting cobra: the differences

> How do the Sunda king cobra (Ophiophagus bungarus) and Javan spitting cobra (Naja sputatrix) differ? Classification, features, range, diet, size, IUCN status and legal protection, from cited sources.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/differences/sunda-king-cobra-vs-javan-spitting-cobra/ · Updated 1 October 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/spesies/perbedaan/king-kobra-dan-ular-kobra-jawa/
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The Sunda king cobra (Ophiophagus bungarus) and the Javan spitting cobra (Naja sputatrix) share the family Elapidae but belong to different genera: Ophiophagus and Naja. Range in Indonesia — the Sunda king cobra: Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Bali and nearby islands; the Javan spitting cobra: Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara (Lombok to Alor).

| Aspect | [Sunda king cobra](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/sunda-king-cobra/) | [Javan spitting cobra](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/javan-spitting-cobra/) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Ophiophagus bungarus | Naja sputatrix |
| Indonesian name | King kobra | Ular kobra Jawa |
| Class | Reptilia | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata | Squamata |
| Family | Elapidae | Elapidae |
| Range in Indonesia | Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Bali and nearby islands | Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara (Lombok to Alor) |
| Endemic to Indonesia | No | Yes |
| Key features | Adults mostly plain brown; juveniles with 57–87 pale bands | Spoon-shaped hood; can spray venom |
| Size | — | Average 130 cm, up to 180 cm |
| Diet | Mainly other snakes, including rat snakes, pythons and cobras | Rats, lizards, frogs, birds and other snakes |
| Diet type | carnivore (meat-eater) | carnivore (meat-eater) |
| Reproduction | laying eggs (oviparous) | laying eggs (oviparous) |
| IUCN status | — | Least Concern |

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