| Craspedocephalus borneensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Viperidae |
| Genus: | Craspedocephalus |
| Species: | C. borneensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Craspedocephalus borneensis (W. Peters, 1872) | |
| Synonyms | |
Craspedocephalus borneensis, commonly known as the Bornean pit viper, [4] is a venomous pit viper species endemic to the island of Borneo. [1] No subspecies are currently recognized. [3] [5]
Scalation includes 19–21 rows of dorsal scales at midbody, 152–180 ventral scales, undivided anal scale, 45–58 divided subcaudal scales, and 8–11 supralabial scales. [4]
Its coloration varies. Individuals may be brown with darker brown saddles, or light brown with a few darker markings, or even bright yellow with darker markings.
Adults may attain 83 cm (33 in) in snout-vent length (SVL). [6]
Craspedocephalus borneensis is found on the island of Borneo (Brunei, Kalimantan, Sabah, Sarawak) as well as in the Natuna Islands. [1]
The type locality given is "Sarawack" (= Sarawak, Borneo). [2]
It is found in forests below an altitude of 1,130 m (3,710 ft). Even though the tail is prehensile, adults are usually on the forest floor. Juveniles may be in low vegetation. [6]
Craspedocephalus borneensis preys upon small rodents and small birds. [1]
Whether this species of Craspedocephalus lays eggs or bears live young is as yet unknown. [6]
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