Trimeresurus truongsonensis

Trimeresurus truongsonensis is a venomous pitviper species endemic to Vietnam.[1][2] Its common names are Truong Son pit viper[1] and Quang Binh pitviper.[2]

Trimeresurus truongsonensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Viperidae
Genus: Trimeresurus
Species:
T. truongsonensis
Binomial name
Trimeresurus truongsonensis
Orlov, Ryabov, Thanh & H. Cuc, 2004
Synonyms

Viridovipera truongsonensis (Orlov, Ryabov, Thanh & H. Cuc, 2004)

Geographic range

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This species is known with certainty only from the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quang Binh province, in the Annamite Mountains of central Vietnam.[1]

Habitat

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This species is found in evergreen tropical forests at elevations of 500–600 m (1,600–2,000 ft) above sea level. These secretive snakes are mostly seen when basking following strong rains.[1]

Reproduction

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Trimeresurus truongsonensis is viviparous.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Stuart, B.; Grismer, L.; Nguyen, T.Q. (2012). "Viridovipera truongsonensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T191947A2019629. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T191947A2019629.en.
  2. ^ a b c Trimeresurus truongsonensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 2 February 2017.