Tai hairy bush viper
(Atheris hirsuta)
Description
Atheris hispida is a venomous viper species endemic to Central Africa.It is known for its extremely keeled dorsal scales that give it a bristly appearance.No subspecies are currently recognized.
Taxonomic tree:
Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Viperidae
Genus:Atheris
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