Mountain Adders belong to an African viper species. Little is known about their venom, as well as their natural history.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Subfamily |
Viperinae |
| Genus |
Bitis |
| Species |
B. parviocula |
| Scientific Name |
Bitis parviocula |
| Other Names |
Ethiopian mountain adder, small-eyed puff adder, Ethiopian viper, Ethiopian mountain viper |
| Length |
Up to 29.6 inches |
| Color |
Light brown to dark brown with spectacular geometrical shapes in moss green and greenish yellow along with small white spots |
| Distribution |
Only in Ethiopia |
| Habitat |
Forested areas and grassland, as well as near rocky streams |
| Diet |
Amphibians and other smaller reptiles |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
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