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Gloydius angusticeps, the Zoige pit viper, is a species of venomous snake in the genus Gloydius found in China, specifically in the provinces of Sichuan, Qinghai, and Gansu.[1]
Gloydius angusticeps | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Viperidae |
Genus: | Gloydius |
Species: | G. angusticeps
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Binomial name | |
Gloydius angusticeps Shi, Yang, Huang, Orlov & Li, 2018
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Etymology
editThe specific name, angusticeps, is derived from the Latin words "angusti-" meaning "long and narrow" and "-ceps" meaning "headed", indicating that this species has a longer and narrower head compared to other members of the Gloydius strauchi complex.[1]
Geographical range
editThe Zoige pit viper is found in China, specifically in the provinces of Sichuan, Qinghai, and Gansu. This species inhabits high-altitude regions, typically ranging from 3150 to 3653 meters above sea level.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Gloydius angusticeps". reptile-database.reptarium.cz. Zoological Museum Hamburg. Retrieved 2024-08-15.