Which taipan species is found in New Guinea, sometimes designated as the Papuan taipan?
Answer
Coastal Taipan (*Oxyuranus scutellatus*)
The species Oxyuranus scutellatus extends its reach beyond the Australian mainland to the island of New Guinea, where it is sometimes specifically designated as the Papuan taipan.
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