Jararaca Pintada
Bothrops neuwiedi
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Reptiles
Bothrops neuwiedi is a highly venomous pit viper species endemic to South America. This relatively small snake has a wide geographic range and is a major source of snakebite in Argentina. It was named after German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied (1782–1867), who made important collections in Brazil (1815–1817). Seven subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Viperidae
- Genus
- Bothrops