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Ovophis zayuensis
Vipers
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Ovophis zayuensis
Basic stats
Habitat
1,280–2,100m
Range
China (Tibet) and India (Arunachal Pradesh)
The Zayuan mountain pit viper is a stout, venomous snake with a triangular head, endemic to China and India. It was originally considered a subspecies of Ovophis monticola before being elevated to species level in 1995. The belly is plain pale yellow, and the body bears black blotches that grow darker towards the tail (Wikipedia, general species account).
It is known to prefer elevations of 1,280–2,100 m and it lays eggs. The Reptile Database lists Arunachal Pradesh.
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Ovophis zayuensis live in?
- 1,280–2,100m
- Where is the Ovophis zayuensis found?
- China (Tibet) and India (Arunachal Pradesh)