Barbour’s montane pit viper is a moderately stout species of venomous snake found only in Mexico. The species is terrestrial. At present, there are no recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Subfamily |
Crotalinae |
| Genus |
Mixcoatlus |
| Scientific Name |
Mixcoatlus barbouri |
| Other Names |
Barbour’s pit viper |
| Length |
30 to 40 cm; largest recorded specimen measures 51 cm |
| Color |
Blackish ground color covered with indistinct zig-zag stripe on the back extending down the sides; the sides of the head as well as skin between the scales is rust-colored |
| Distribution |
Mexico |
| Habitat |
Rocky pine forests, clearings with bunch grass at an elevation of about 9,000 ft (2,740 m) |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Endangered |
Barbour’s Montane Pitviper Pictures Gallery
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Barbour’s Montane Pitviper
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Barbour’s Pit Viper
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Mixcoatlus Barbouri
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Barbour’s Montane Pitviper Images
