Craspedocephalus anamallensis
Species of snake from Peninsular India
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Craspedocephalus anamallensis, also known as Malabarian pit viper, is a species of partly arboreal and venomous pitviper from South India. It is named after the Anamalai hills it is from.[1][2]
| Craspedocephalus anamallensis | |
|---|---|
| Craspedocephalus anamallensis, India | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Viperidae |
| Genus: | Craspedocephalus |
| Species: | C. anamallensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Craspedocephalus anamallensis Günther, 1864 | |
Description
Craspedocephalus anamallensis is known to have multiple colour morphs: brown, green, grey and olive.[1]