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North African Atlas Dwarf Viper

Vipera monticola

Potentially dangerous

Classification

Family
Viperidae

Vipera monticola, also known as the Atlas mountain viper, is a viper species endemic to Morocco. Like all other vipers, it is venomous. Description The Atlas mountain viper (Vipera monticola) is a very small species with a maximum total length (body + tail) of less than 40 cm (16 in).

Distribution

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