Salazar's Pit Viper
Trimeresurus salazar
About the Salazar's Pit Viper
Trimeresurus salazar, also known as Salazar's pit viper, is a species of venomous, green pit viper first discovered in 2019 in the lowlands of the western part of Arunachal Pradesh, India; the fifth new reptile species to be discovered in the region in 2019. It was named after Salazar Slytherin from the Harry Potter series. It has a dark green head and yellowish green dorsal scales on the rest of its body. The species is sexually...
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Salazar's Pit Viper?
The scientific name of the Salazar's Pit Viper is Trimeresurus salazar.
How many Salazar's Pit Viper sightings have been recorded?
47 observations of the Salazar's Pit Viper have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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observations on iNaturalist
