Trimeresurus wiroti

Trimeresurus wiroti

Craspedocephalus wiroti, Wirot's pit viper

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Trimeresurus wiroti

Craspedocephalus wiroti, also known commonly as Wirot's pit viper, is a species of venomous pitviper in the family Viperidae. The species is native to Southeast Asia.

Animal name origin

The specific name, wiroti, is in honor of Thai herpetologist Wirot Nutaphand (1932–2005).

Distribution

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C. wiroti is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand.

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The preferred natural habitat of C. wiroti is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 1,200 m (3,900 ft).

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Biome

Habits and Lifestyle

C. wiroti is arboreal.

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Mating Habits

C. wiroti is oviparous.

References

1. Trimeresurus wiroti Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trimeresurus_wiroti
2. Trimeresurus wiroti on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/192223/2057854

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