Craspedocephalus wiroti | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Viperidae |
Genus: | Craspedocephalus |
Species: | C. wiroti |
Binomial name | |
Craspedocephalus wiroti Trutnau, 1981 | |
Synonyms [2] | |
Craspedocephalus wiroti, also known commonly as Wirot's pit viper, is a species of venomous pitviper in the family Viperidae. The species is native to Southeast Asia.
The specific name, wiroti, is in honor of Thai herpetologist Wirot Nutaphand (1932–2005). [3]
C. wiroti is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand. [1] [2]
The preferred natural habitat of C. wiroti is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 1,200 m (3,900 ft). [1]
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