Atheris hispida

Atheris hispida
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Viperidae
Genus: Atheris
Species:
A. hispida
Binomial name
Atheris hispida
Laurent, 1955
Synonyms
  • Atheris squamigera Schmidt, 1923 (part)
  • Atheris squamiger de Witte, 1933 (part)
  • Atheris squamigera squamigera de Witte, 1941 (part)
  • Atheris hispida Laurent, 1955
  • Atheris hispida Meirte, 1992[2]

Atheris hispida is a viper species endemic to Central Africa. Like all other vipers, it is venomous. It is known for its extremely keeled dorsal scales that give it a bristly appearance.[3] No subspecies are currently recognized.[4] Common names include rough-scaled bush viper, spiny bush viper,[5][3] hairy bush viper,[3][6] and others.

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  2. ^ McDiarmid RW, Campbell JA, Touré T. 1999. Snake Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference, Volume 1. Washington, District of Columbia: Herpetologists' League. 511 pp. ISBN 1-893-77700-6 (series). ISBN 1-893-77701-4 (volume).
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  4. ^ "Atheris hispida". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 10 July 2007.
  5. ^ Spawls S, Branch B (1995). The Dangerous Snakes of Africa. Dubai: Oriental Press (Ralph Curtis Books). p. 192. ISBN 0-883-59029-8.
  6. ^ Atheris hispida at The World Of Atheris. Accessed 8 September 2007.