Razi's Viper

Macrovipera razii

Classification

Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Viperidae

Macrovipera razii, commonly known as Razi's viper, is a species of viper endemic to Iran. It is found near Lake Bakhtegan in the Fars Province and in the Kerman Province. Razi's viper has been named in honour of the tenth century polymath, physician, alchemist and philosopher Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariyya al-Razi.

Distribution

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Sources and credits

DescriptionMacrovipera razii, Wikipedia contributors Safetywikidata

Razi's Viper

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