The species is endemic to southeastern Asia.

The specific name, moellendorffi, is in honor of German malacologist Otto Franz von Möllendorf.

[2] E. moellendorffi is found in China (Guangdong, Guangxi) and Vietnam (Hòa Bình).

Adults may attain a total length (including tail) of 1.66 m (5.4 ft).

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