Bothrops chloromelas explained

Bothrops chloromelas,^[1] the coastal lancehead or Inca forest pit viper, is a venomous species of pit viper found in South America.

Taxonomy and etymology

The species was first described in 1949 by Brazilian herpetologist Alphonse Richard Hoge.^[2]

Habitat

The species is native to montane forest at altitudes of 1,000-2,000 meters above sea level. It appears to prefer primary to secondary forest.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bothrops chloromelas (BOULENGER, 1912).
2. Web site: Taxonomy browser (Bothrops chloromelas).