Gloydius stejnegeri, the Gobi pit viper, is a species of venomous snake in the genus Gloydius found in China and Mongolia.[1]

Gloydius stejnegeri
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Viperidae
Genus: Gloydius
Species:
G. stejnegeri
Binomial name
Gloydius stejnegeri
(Rendahl, 1933)

Etymology

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The specific name, stejnegeri, is in honor of Norwegian-born American herpetologist Leonhard Stejneger.[2]

Description

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The average length of mature individuals is up to 625 mm. The body pattern consists of a pale gray or brown background, overlaid with a series of dark, irregularly-shaped blotches. These blotches are bordered with black and often have lighter centers. The head is typically dark brown or black, with beige or pale-gray sides.

Geographical range

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The Gobi pit viper (Gloydius stejnegeri) is found in China and Mongolia. This species inhabits a variety of environments, including deserts and rocky areas.

References

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  1. ^ "Gloydius stejnegeri". reptile-database.reptarium.cz. Zoological Museum Hamburg. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  2. ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 251. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)