Vipera seoanei cantabrica
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Vipera seoanei cantabrica

Vipera seoanei cantabrica is a venomous viper subspecies endemic to the Cantabrian Mountains in Spain.

Appearance

This subspecies is described as the fourth (of four) main color-pattern types for V. seoanei —a highly polymorphic species. V. s. cantabrica has a fragmented zigzag pattern that can appear as transverse bands along the back. This morph resembles a pattern seen in V. aspis.

Distribution

Geography

It is found in the south central parts of the Cantabrian Mountains in northern Spain.

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The type locality given is "Faro, Caurel (Lugo)."

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References

1. Vipera seoanei cantabrica Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vipera_seoanei_cantabrica

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