Lachesis acrochorda

(Lachesis acrochorda)

Description

Lachesis acrochorda is a venomous pit viper species found in Panama, Colombia, Ecuador. It was formerly considered synonym of Lachesis stenophrys. Its common name is Chocoan bushmaster.

Taxonomic tree:

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