Green Jararaca
Bothrops bilineatus
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Reptiles
Bothrops bilineatus, also known as the two-striped forest-pitviper, parrotsnake, Amazonian palm viper, or green jararaca, is a highly venomous pit viper species found in the Amazon region of South America. Two subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here. A pale green arboreal species that may reach 1 m (3.3 ft) in length, it is an important cause of snakebite throughout the entire Amazon region.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Viperidae
- Genus
- Bothrops