Endemic to Turkey, Georgia and Russia, the Kaznakov’s Viper is a species of highly venomous viper that was named in honor of Russian naturalist Aleksandr Nikolaevich Kaznakov.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Subfamily |
Viperinae |
| Genus |
Vipera |
| Species |
V. kaznakovi |
| Scientific name |
Vipera kaznakovi |
| Other Names |
Caucasus viper, Kaznakow’s viper, Kaznakov’s viper, Caucasus adder |
| Length |
65 to 70 cm (26 to 28 in) |
| Coloration |
Grayish to brownish black |
| Distribution |
Turkey, Georgia and Russia |
| Habitat |
Forested slopes of mountains, the beds of wet ravines and post-forested clearings |
| Diet |
Rodents and amphibians including frogs and toads |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Endangered |
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Vipera Kaznakovi
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