Bothrocophias myersi
Species of snake
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Bothrocophias myersi, commonly known as the cheeked snake, the Chocoan toadheaded pitviper, the Chocoan toad-headed viper, and the equis red snake, is a species of venomous pit viper in the subfamily Crotalinae of the family Viperidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Viperidae |
| Genus: | Bothrocophias |
| Species: | B. myersi |
| Binomial name | |
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Geographic distribution
Bothrocophias myersi is present in the Pacific departments of Cauca and Valle del Cauca in Colombia. It occurs at elevations of 75–200 m (246–656 ft).[2]
Habitat
Behavior
Bothrocophias myersi is terrestrial.[1]
Reproduction
Bothrocophias myersi is ovoviviparous.[2]
Etymology
The specific name, myersi, is in honor of American herpetologist Charles William Myers.[3]