Bitis parviocula
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Bitis parviocula (common name: Ethiopian mountain adder[2][3]) is a venomous viper species found only in south-west Ethiopia. A big viper with a broad head and spectacular geometric markings.[3] No subspecies are currently recognized.
Description
The maximum recorded length is 75 centimetres. However, it is similar to B. nasicornis and probably grows to over one metre in length.[3]
Geographic range
Known from only three localities in the highlands to south-west Ethiopia, at altitudes of 2,000 to 3,000 metres. The type locality is given as "Doki River bridge (8°20'N-35°56'E), bei Yambo (=Yembo), an der strasse von Metu nach Bedelle, Provinz Illubabor, SW-Äthiopien" [Ethiopia].[3][1]
See also
Cited references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 McDiarmid RW, Campbell JA, Touré T. 1999. Snake Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference, vol. 1. Herpetologists' League. 511 pp. ISBN 1-893777-00-6 (series). ISBN 1-893777-01-4 (volume).
- ↑ Mallow D, Ludwig D, Nilson G. 2003. True Vipers: Natural History and Toxinology of Old World Vipers. Krieger Publishing Company, Malabar, Florida. 359 pp. ISBN 0-89464-877-2.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Spawls S, Branch B. 1995. The Dangerous Snakes of Africa. Ralph Curtis Books. Dubai: Oriental Press. 192 pp. ISBN 0-88359-029-8.