Atropoides mexicanus

(Atropoides mexicanus)

Description

Common names: Central American jumping pitviper.Atropoides mexicanus is a venomous pitviper species endemic to Mexico and Central America.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Viperidae
Genus:Atropoides
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