| Gloydius rubromaculatus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Viperidae |
| Genus: | Gloydius |
| Species: | G. rubromaculatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Gloydius rubromaculatus Shi et al., 2017 | |
Gloydiusrubromaculatus, the red-spotted alpine pit viper or the Tongtianhe pit viper, is a species of Asian moccasin from China, named after its red markings. As with all pit vipers, it is venomous. [1]
A smaller snake, Gloydius rubromaculatus is distinguishable from other asian moccassins by its glossy dorsal scales and its domed, oval head, both irregular for assian moccasins. It also has a distinct pattern, with small black spots on its head as well as the red-orange markings along its sides, on a khaki base colouring. [2] [3] [1]
The Tongtianhe pit viper is known so far to eat nearly exclusively moths, but also neonate zokors. [1]
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