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Zoige pit viper

Gloydius angusticeps

Classification

Family
Viperidae

Gloydius angusticeps, the Zoige pit viper, is a species of venomous snake in the genus Gloydius found in China, specifically in the provinces of Sichuan, Qinghai, and Gansu. Etymology The specific name, angusticeps, is derived from the Latin words "angusti-" meaning "long and narrow" and "-ceps" meaning "headed", indicating that this species has a longer and narrower head compared to other members of the Gloydius strauchi complex. Geographical range The Zoige pit viper is found in China, specifically in the provinces of Sichuan, Qinghai, and Gansu.

Distribution

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