Trimeresurus truongsonensis
Appearance
Trimeresurus truongsonensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Viperidae |
Genus: | Trimeresurus |
Species: | T. truongsonensis
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Binomial name | |
Trimeresurus truongsonensis Orlov, Ryabov, Thanh & H. Cuc, 2004
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Synonyms | |
Viridovipera truongsonensis (Orlov, Ryabov, Thanh & H. Cuc, 2004) |
Trimeresurus truongsonensis is a venomous pitviper species endemic to Vietnam.[1][2] Its common names are Truong Son pit viper[1] and Quang Binh pitviper.[2]
Geographic range
[edit]This species is known with certainty only from the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quang Binh province, in the Annamite Mountains of central Vietnam.[1]
Habitat
[edit]This species is found in evergreen tropical forests at elevations of 500–600 m (1,600–2,000 ft) above sea level. These secretive snakes are mostly seen when basking following strong rains.[1]
Reproduction
[edit]Trimeresurus truongsonensis is viviparous.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Stuart, B.; Grismer, L.; Nguyen, T.Q. (2012). "Viridovipera truongsonensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T191947A2019629. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T191947A2019629.en.
- ^ a b c Trimeresurus truongsonensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 2 February 2017.