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Elegant pitviper (Protobothrops elegans)

Elegant pitviper

Protobothrops elegans

About the Elegant pitviper

Trimeresurus elegans is a venomous pitviper species endemic to Japan in the southern Ryukyu Islands. No subspecies are currently recognized.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Elegant pitviper?

The scientific name of the Elegant pitviper is Protobothrops elegans.

How many Elegant pitviper sightings have been recorded?

186 observations of the Elegant pitviper have been recorded on iNaturalist.

186 observations on iNaturalist
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