Meadow Viper
Vipera ursinii
- Vulnerable
- Card rarity: Rare
- Reptiles
Vipera ursinii is a species of venomous snake in the subfamily Viperinae of the family Viperidae. It is a very rare species, which is in danger of extinction. This species is commonly called the meadow viper, Orsini's viper, Ursini's viper, and the meadow adder. It is found in southeast France, the central Apennines in Italy, as well as fragmented areas of eastern Europe. Several subspecies are recognised.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Viperidae
- Genus
- Vipera