Trimeresurus flavomaculatus

(Gray, 1842)

Vernacular names
English : Philippine pitviper
French : Crotale des bambous des Philippines

Classification
Class : Reptilia
Order : Squamata
Family : Viperidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
Large pitviper reaching up to 120 cm in length. Wide triangular head with slightly upturned nose, reddish eyes. Coloration usually bright green to yellow-green with orange to red blotches on back. Row of yellow scales on lower flanks.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in South-east Asia and is endemic to the Philippines, occurring in most major islands except from Palawan and Cebu. Lives in tropical forests, including disturbed forests, sometimes close to water.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species isn’t threatened so far as it has a tolerance for habitat disturbance. It is still occasionally collected for the international trade.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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