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Kham Plateau Pitviper

Kham plateau pitviper is a venomous snake found only in south-central China. Currently, there are no recognized subspecies of this species.



    Kingdom Animalia
    Phylum Chordata
    Subphylum Vertebrata
    Class Reptilia
    Order Squamata
    Suborder Serpentes
    Family Viperidae
    Subfamily Crotalinae
    Genus Protobothrops
    Scientific Name Protobothrops xiangchengensis


    Distribution China
    Habitat Brushwood, among grasses, amongst rocks, under trees
    Venom Fact Venomous
    Mode of Reproduction Oviparous (egg laying)
    IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern

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    Published on January 26th 2017 by under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 13th June 2019.

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