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This is a list of all genera, species and subspecies of the subfamily Viperinae, otherwise referred to as viperines, true vipers, pitless vipers or Old World vipers. It follows the taxonomy of McDiarmid et al. (1999) [1] and ITIS. [2] Atheris, Bush vipers Atheris acuminata; Atheris anisolepis; Atheris barbouri, Uzungwe mountain bush viper ...
This is a list of extant snakes, given by their common names. Note that the snakes are grouped by name, and in some cases the grouping may have no scientific basis.
Nevertheless, these groups, together with the genera currently recognized as belonging to the Viperinae, are still often referred to collectively as the true vipers. [ 3 ] Broadley (1996) recognized a new tribe, Atherini, for the genera Atheris , Adenorhinos , Montatheris and Proatheris , the type genus for which is Atheris .
The Crotalinae, commonly known as pit vipers, [2] [3] or pit adders, are a subfamily of vipers found in Asia and the Americas. Like all other vipers, they are venomous . They are distinguished by the presence of a heat-sensing pit organ located between the eye and the nostril on both sides of the head.
The Crotalinae, commonly known as pit vipers, [188] [189] crotaline snakes (named for the Ancient Greek: κρόταλον krotalon [190] castanet/rattle of a rattlesnake's tail), or pit adders, are a subfamily of venomous vipers found in Eurasia and the Americas. They are distinguished by the presence of a heat-sensing pit organ located between ...
Vipera berus, also known as the common European adder [3] and the common European viper, [4] is a species of venomous snake in the family Viperidae.The species is extremely widespread and can be found throughout much of Europe, and as far as East Asia. [2]
Here’s a full list of all venomous snakes, facts about each one and where they can each be found: Copperhead Appearance: Copperheads are typically three to four feet, and their coloration can be ...
This is a list of all sure genera, species and subspecies of the subfamily Crotalinae, [1] otherwise referred to as crotalines, pit vipers, or pitvipers, and including rattlesnakes Crotalus and Sistrurus. This list follows the taxonomy as of 2007 provided by ITIS, which was based on the continuing work of Dr. Roy McDiarmid.