Roman's Saw-scaled Viper
Echis leucogaster
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Reptiles
Echis leucogaster, also known as the white-bellied carpet viper or the Roman's saw-scaled viper, is a viper species endemic to West and Northwest Africa. Its scientific name derives from its white (leuco-), unmarked belly (gaster). like all other vipers, it is venomous. No subspecies are currently recognized.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Viperidae
- Genus
- Echis