Protobothrops himalayanus
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| Protobothrops himalayanus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Viperidae |
| Genus: | Protobothrops |
| Species: | P. himalayanus |
| Binomial name | |
| Protobothrops himalayanus Pan et. al, 2013 | |
Protobothrops himalayanus is a rare species of lance headed pit viper which is endemic to Asia.[1][2][3] Like all pit vipers, P. himalayanus is venomous.[4]