Lachesis melanocephala

(Lachesis melanocephala)

Description

Common names: black-headed bushmaster.Lachesis melanocephala is a venomous pit viper species found in Costa Rica. No subspecies are currently recognized.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Reptilia

Order:Squamata

Family:Viperidae

Genus:Lachesis

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