Atheris subocularis

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Atheris subocularis
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Viperidae
Genus: Atheris
Species:
A. subocularis
Binomial name
Atheris subocularis
Fischer, 1888

Atheris subocularis is a species of snake in the family Viperidae. It is endemic to Cameroon. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Gonwouo, N.L.; LeBreton, M. (2021). "Atheris subocularis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2021: e.T44980195A44980197. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T44980195A44980197.en . Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  2. Atheris subocularis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database . Accessed 22 November 2022.