Bitis nasicornis

Bitis nasicornis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Viperidae
Genus: Bitis
Species:
B. nasicornis
Binomial name
Bitis nasicornis
(Shaw, 1792)
Synonyms[2]
  • Coluber Nasicornis Shaw, 1792
  • Coluber Nasicornis — Shaw, 1802
  • Vipera nasicornis — Daudin, 1803
  • Clotho nasicornis — Gray, 1842
  • Arastes nasicornis — Hallowell, 1845
  • Cerastes nasicornis
    — Hallowell, 1847
  • Vipera Hexacera A.M.C. Duméril, Bibron & A.H.A. Duméril, 1854
  • Echidna nasicornis
    — Hallowell, 1857
  • V[ipera]. (Echidna) nasicornis
    — Jan, 1863
  • Bitis nasicornis — Büttikofer, 1890
  • Bitis nasicornis — Boulenger, 1896

Bitis nasicornis is a viper species belonging to the genus Bitis, part of a subfamily known as "puff-adders",[3] found in the forests of West and Central Africa.[1][2][4] This large viper is known for its striking coloration and prominent nasal "horns".[5] No subspecies are currently recognized.[4][6] Its common names include butterfly viper, rhinoceros viper, river jack and many more (see section: common names).[7][5] Like all other vipers, it is venomous.

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  6. ^ "Bitis nasicornis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
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