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Bothrocophias tulitoi

Bothrocophias tulitoi

Classification

Family
Viperidae

Bothrocophias tulitoi is a species of venomous pit viper found in Colombia. It is named in honour of Professor Tulio Manuel Angarita Serrano, father of Angarita-Sierra and advocate for rights in education in Colombia, known as Tulito by his colleagues, friends, and relatives. Description Bothrocophias tulitoi can be distinguished by its specific scale counts, 27 or less dark brown bands and/or blotches with pale centers as well as its bright red or orange speckles and black spots on its tail.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog