A venomous pitviper species, the Malayan pit viper is a species of Asian snakes that is endemic to Southeast Asia.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Subfamily |
Crotalinae |
| Genus |
Calloselasma |
| Species |
C. rhodostoma |
| Scientific Name |
Calloselasma rhodostoma |
| Other Names |
Malayan ground pit viper, Malayan ground snake, Malayan moccasin |
| Length |
Average 76 cm (30 in) |
| Coloration |
Bright Reddish, grayish, or pale brown, with two series of large, dark triangular blotches |
| Distribution |
Thailand to northern Malaysia and on the island of Java |
| Habitat |
Coastal forests, bamboo thickets, unused and overgrown farmland, orchards, plantations as well as forests around plantations |
| Diet |
Mostly rats and mice |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Calloselasma Rhodostoma
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