Black-speckled Palm-pitviper
Black-speckled palm-pitviper is a species of venomous snake found in the Central American countries of Costa Rica and Panama. 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 | Bothriechis |
| Scientific Name | Bothriechis nigroviridis |
| Other Names | Black-spotted Palm Viper, Speckled Palm Viper, Yellow-spotted Palm Viper |
| Length | Usually less than 60 cm; however, may cross 80 cm |
| Color | Emerald green ground color with black blotches; pale green uneven dorsal patches with black edges may appear; yellowish green belly with pale black spots; top of the head is heavily marked with black spots; presence of a stripe from the back of the eyes to the angle of the jaw; iris and tongue almost black |
| Distribution | Costa Rica and Panama |
| Habitat | High montane forest, lower montane wet forest, cloud forest |
| Diet | Small vertebrates, such as lizards and frogs; also feed on small creatures and birds |
| Hibernation Fact | Undergoes hibernation |
| Venom Fact | Venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
| Average Lifespan | 8 to 10 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not Listed |
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