2 Australasian Journal of Herpetology Australasian Journal of herpetology 10: 2-32. ISSN 1836-5698 (Print) Published 8 April 2012. ISSN 1836-5779 (Online) AN UPDATED REVIEW OF THE PYTHONS INCLUDING RESOLUTION OF ISSUES OF TAXONOMY AND NOMENCLATURE. RAYMOND T. HOSER 488 Park Road, Park Orchards, Victoria, 3134, Australia. Phone: +61 3 9812 3322 Fax: 9812 3355 E-mail:
[email protected] Received 27 March 2012, Accepted 5 April 2012, Published 8 April 2012. ABSTRACT This paper reviews the python group of snakes. It resolves issues of taxonomy and nomenclature, including by means of publication (this paper), effectively settling any disputes about potential validity of names for use according to the ICZN rules for various well-defined taxa. In accordance with the ICZN code, this paper formally names one new genus (Jackypython gen. nov.), one new subgenus (Rawlingspython subgen. nov), two new species, (Morelia wellsi sp. nov. and Australiasis funki sp. nov.) and one new subspecies, (Chondropython viridis adelynhoserae subsp. nov.). A neotype is desig- nated for A. amethistina. Furthermore, four subspecies within the genus Aspidites and one subspecies within Leiopython are formally named. Assessed are matters relating to the genus Leiopython and a 2008 paper by Wulf Schleip. This paper redefines the family composition at tribe level. As a result, one new tribe is erected, namely Broghammerini tribe nov.. For the pre-existing tribe Moreliini there are four newly identified subtribes, namely Moreliina subtribe nov., Aspiditesina subtribe nov.,