Gloydius liupanensis
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| Gloydius liupanensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Viperidae |
| Genus: | Gloydius |
| Species: | G. liupanensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Gloydius liupanensis Liu et al., 1989 | |
Gloydius liupanensis is a species of Asian moccasin from China, named after the Liupan Mountains where it was originally found. As with all pit vipers, it is venomous.[1] The validity of the species is debated, but recent studies declare it as a valid species.[2][3][4][5]