Monocled Cobra

About Monocled Cobra:

• It is a venomous cobra species widespread across South and Southeast Asia. 
• Some populations of the Monocled cobra have the ability to spit venom, earning them the name "Indian spitting cobra".
• They have an O-shaped, or monocellate hood pattern, which has the "spectacle" pattern on the rear of their hood.
• Habitat: 

• It prefers habitats associated with water, such as paddy fields, swamps, and mangroves, but can also be found in grasslands, shrublands, and forests.
• It is also found in agricultural land and human settlements including cities.

• Distribution: It inhabits eastern and northeastern India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and southern China.
• Ecological significance: They play an important role in their ecosystem. They help to maintain the balance of prey species and control agricultural pests such as rats and mice.
• Conservation status

• IUCN Red List: Least Concern (LC)