Bothrocophias colombianus

Bothrocophias colombianus

Colombian toad-headed pitviper

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Bothrocophias colombianus

Bothrocophias colombianus, commonly known as the Colombian toad-headed pitviper, is a species of venomous snake in the family Viperidae. It is endemic to South America.

Appearance

In coloration and pattern Bothrocophias colombianus closely resembles its North American "cousin" Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen, commonly known as the northern copperhead.

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It is found in western Colombia in the departments of Antioquia and Cauca.

References

1. Bothrocophias colombianus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bothrocophias_colombianus
2. Bothrocophias colombianus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/15204002/15204010

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