Mount Bulgar viper
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Montivipera bulgardaghica

The Mount Bulgar viper (Montivipera bulgardaghica ) is a venomous viper species endemic to the mountains of southern Turkey. No subspecies are currently recognized.

Appearance

It grows to a maximum total length (body + tail) of about 78 cm (31 in).

Distribution

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It is found in the Bulgar Dagh (Bolkar Dagi) mountains, Nigde Province, south central Anatolia, Turkey.

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The type locality given is "Cilician Taurus (Kar Boghaz, Bulgar Dagh, 2500 m) province Nigde" (= Karbogaz, Bolkar dagi Ulukişla, 8,200 ft), south central Anatolia, Turkey.

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Mount Bulgar viper habitat map
Mount Bulgar viper habitat map

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This species is classified as Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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It is also listed as a protected species (Appendix III) under the Berne Convention.

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References

1. Mount Bulgar viper Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Bulgar_viper
2. Mount Bulgar viper on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22989/9405624

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