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Jerdon's Pitviper (Protobothrops jerdonii)

Jerdon's Pitviper

Protobothrops jerdonii

About the Jerdon's Pitviper

Trimeresurus jerdonii (Jerdon's pit viper, yellow-speckled pit viper, oriental pit viper) is a venomous pit viper species endemic to India (Assam), Bangladesh, Myanmar, Tibet, China and Vietnam. Three subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Jerdon's Pitviper?

The scientific name of the Jerdon's Pitviper is Protobothrops jerdonii.

How many Jerdon's Pitviper sightings have been recorded?

191 observations of the Jerdon's Pitviper have been recorded on iNaturalist.

191 observations on iNaturalist
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