Craspedocephalus wiroti
Species of snake
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Craspedocephalus wiroti, also known commonly as Wirot's pit viper, is a species of venomous pitviper in the family Viperidae. The species is native to Southeast Asia.
| Craspedocephalus wiroti | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Viperidae |
| Genus: | Craspedocephalus |
| Species: | C. wiroti |
| Binomial name | |
| Craspedocephalus wiroti Trutnau, 1981 | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Etymology
The specific name, wiroti, is in honor of Thai herpetologist Wirot Nutaphand (1932–2005).[3]
Geographic range
C. wiroti is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand.[1][2]
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