Mangshan pit viper
(Protobothrops mangshanensis)
Description
Protobothrops mangshanensis is a venomous pitviper species endemic to Hunan and Guangdong provinces in China.It is reputed to be one of two species (alongside the rinkhals) other than cobras known to spit venom.No subspecies are currently recognized.
Taxonomic tree:
Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Viperidae
Genus:Protobothrops
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