Bothrops moojeni

(Hoge, 1966)

Vernacular names
English : Brazilian lancehead
French : Fer-de-lance brésilien

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

Identification
Very large species, reaching up to 2.30 m in length. Large triangular and deep head. Coloration usually beige with clear-edged triangle dark markings on back and flanks. Head sometimes features dark band but not always present.

Range and habitat
This species is found in South America and is endemic to Brazil, occurring in most of the central and south-eastern parts of the country. Lives in dry and semi-arid tropical savannas, in cerrado vegetation, up to 1500 m.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species has a wide range and remains common in most areas. May be persecuted as it is one of the main causes of snakebites in its range.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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