Vipera seoanei cantabrica explained

Common names: (none).

Vipera seoanei cantabrica is a venomous viper subspecies endemic to the Cantabrian Mountains in Spain.^[1]

Description

This subspecies is described as the fourth (of four) main color-pattern types for V. seoanei—a highly polymorphic species. V. s. cantabrica has a fragmented zigzag pattern that can appear as transverse bands along the back. This morph resembles a pattern seen in V. aspis.^[1]

Geographic range

It is found in the south central parts of the Cantabrian Mountains in northern Spain.^[1]

The type locality given is "Faro, Caurel (Lugo)."

Further reading

• Braña F, Bas S. 1983. Vipera seoanei cantabrica ssp n. Munibe Sociedad de Ciencias Aranzadi San Sebastián 35 (1-2): 87-88.

Notes and References

1. Mallow D, Ludwig D, Nilson G. 2003. True Vipers: Natural History and Toxinology of Old World Vipers. Malabar, Florida: Krieger Publishing Company. 359 pp. .