Trimeresurus gracilis

(Trimeresurus gracilis)

Description

Trimeresurus gracilis, commonly known as the Taiwan pit viper, is a venomous pit viper species endemic to Taiwan. No subspecies are currently recognized. The species is known as Kikushi habu in Japanese.

Taxonomic tree:

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