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Ovophis convictus

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Species of snake

Ovophis convictus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Viperidae
Genus: Ovophis
Species: O. convictus
Binomial name
Ovophis convictus
(Stoliczka, 1870)
Synonyms

Trimeresurus convictus Stoliczka, 1870

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). The body pattern consists of a brown, yellowish, or gray-brown background, overlaid with one or two dorsal series of large, squarish, dark-brown blotches. The top of the head is blackish-brown, with a brown stripe behind the eye, and the chin and throat are light mottled with brown.

Geographical range

The Indo-Malayan mountain pit viper (Ovophis convictus) is found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. This species inhabits a variety of environments, including mountainous regions, forests, and areas with dense vegetation

References

  1. "Ovophis convictus". reptile-database.reptarium.cz. Zoological Museum Hamburg. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  2. "Ovophis convictus (Stoliczka, 1870)". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  3. "Ovophis convictus". Thai National Parks. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
Taxon identifiers
Ovophis convictus
Trimeresurus convictus
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