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Malayan Brown Pit Viper

Ovophis convictus

Potentially dangerous

Classification

Family
Viperidae

Ovophis convictus, the Indo-Malayan mountain pit viper, is a species of venomous snake in the genus Ovophis found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Etymology The specific name, convictus, is derived from Latin, meaning "convicted" or "bound together", possibly referring to the distinct patterning on the snake's body. Description The average length of mature individuals is about 50-100 cm (approximately 20-39 inches).

Distribution

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