Atheris hispida

(Atheris hispida)

Description

Common names: rough-scaled bush viper, spiny bush viper, hairy bush viper, more.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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