Indo-Malayan mountain pitviper
Ovophis convictus
Ovophis convictus, the Indo-Malayan mountain pit viper, is a species of venomous snake in the genus Ovophis found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
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Description
The average length of mature individuals is about 50-100 cm (approximately 20-39 inches). The body pattern consists of a brown, yellowish, or gray-brown background, overlaid with one or two dorsal series of large, squarish, dark-brown blotches. The top of the head is blackish-brown, with a brown stripe behind the eye, and the chin and throat are light mottled with brown.
Range & habitat
The Indo-Malayan mountain pit viper (Ovophis convictus) is found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. This species inhabits a variety of environments, including mountainous regions, forests, and areas with dense vegetation
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Geographical range”
In human culture
The specific name, convictus, is derived from Latin, meaning "convicted" or "bound together", possibly referring to the distinct patterning on the snake's body.
Wikipedia: “Etymology”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 145779.