Echis omanensis, commonly known as the Oman saw-scaled viper, is a species of viper.[2] Like all other vipers, it is venomous.
| Echis omanensis | |
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| Echis omanensis from the United Arab Emirates. | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Viperidae |
| Genus: | Echis |
| Species: | E. omanensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Echis omanensis Babocsay, 2004
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Geographic range
editThe snake is found in eastern Oman and the United Arab Emirates. It is present from sea level up to an altitude of 1000 meters.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Echis omanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. 2012. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T199580A2604601.en.
- ^ a b Species Echis omanensis at The Reptile Database