Bothrops neuwiedi
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Bothrops neuwiedi is a highly venomous pit viper species endemic to South America. This relatively small snake has a wide range and is a major source of snakebite in Argentina. It was named after German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied (1782-1867), who made important collections in Brazil (1815-1817).[3][5] Seven subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.[6]
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Bothrops neuwiedi | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Viperidae |
Genus: | Bothrops |
Species: | B. neuwiedi |
Binomial name | |
Bothrops neuwiedi Wagler, 1824 | |
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