Sakishima habu is a species of medium-sized, stout-bodied, venomous snake endemic to Japan. The species is mainly nocturnal and terrestrial. Currently, 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 |
Trimeresurus |
| Scientific Name |
Trimeresurus elegans |
| Other Names |
Elegant Pitviper, Elegant Tree Viper |
| Length |
50 – 90 cm; larger specimens may be more than 100 cm |
| Color |
Brown covered with dark brown zig-zag pattern |
| Distribution |
Southern Ryukyu Islands (Japan) |
| Habitat |
Moist or wet forest edges, also found near cultivated crops and human habitations |
| Diet |
Small mammals, lizards, frogs |
| Hibernation Fact |
Does not undergo proper hibernation during the winter |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
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Elegant Pitviper
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Sakishima Habu
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Trimeresurus Elegans
