Atheris chlorechis

(Atheris chlorechis)

Description

Common names: western bush viper, West African leaf viper, more.Atheris chlorechis is a venomous viper species found only in the forests of West Africa. No subspecies are currently recognized.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Reptilia

Order:Squamata

Family:Viperidae

Genus:Atheris

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