Lachesis

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The list of species of Lachesis genus

Lachesis, also known as bushmasters, is a genus of venomous pit vipers found in forested areas of Central and South America. The generic name refers to one of the Three Fates, Lachesis, in Greek mythology who determined the length of the thread of life. Four species are currently recognized.

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Southern American Bushmaster

Lachesis muta

Southern American bushmasters (Lachesis muta) are venomous pit vipers found in South America. They are the third longest venomous snakes in the world. They are similar in appearance to rattlesnakes and vibrate their tail vigorously when alarmed, but...

Lachesis melanocephala

Lachesis melanocephala is a venomous pit viper species found in Costa Rica. No subspecies are currently recognized.

Lachesis stenophrys

Lachesis stenophrys is a venomous pit viper species endemic to Central America. The specific name, stenophrys, is derived from the Greek words stenos, meaning "narrow", and ophrys, meaning "brow" or "eyebrow". No subspecies are currently recognized.

Lachesis acrochorda

Lachesis acrochorda is a venomous pit viper species found in Panama, North And Western Colombia (Mostly In the Departments of Chocó, Cauca and Antioquia) and Ecuador.

Lachesis muta rhombeata

Lachesis muta rhombeata is a venomous pit viper subspecies endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.