Palestine saw-scaled viper

(Echis coloratus)

Description

Echis coloratus is a venomous viper species endemic to the Middle East and Egypt.No subspecies are currently recognized.It grows to a maximum total length (body + tail) of 75 cm (30 in).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Reptilia

Order:Squamata

Family:Viperidae

Genus:Echis

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