Gloydius stejnegeri
| Gloydius stejnegeri | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Viperidae |
| Genus: | Gloydius |
| Species: | G. stejnegeri
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| Binomial name | |
| Gloydius stejnegeri (Rendahl, 1933)
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Gloydius stejnegeri, the Gobi pit viper, is a species of venomous snake in the genus Gloydius found in China and Mongolia.[1]
Etymology
The specific name, stejnegeri, is in honor of Norwegian-born American herpetologist Leonhard Stejneger.[2]
Description
The average length of mature individuals is up to 625 mm. The body pattern consists of a pale gray or brown background, overlaid with a series of dark, irregularly-shaped blotches. These blotches are bordered with black and often have lighter centers. The head is typically dark brown or black, with beige or pale-gray sides.
Geographical range
The Gobi pit viper (Gloydius stejnegeri) is found in China and Mongolia. This species inhabits a variety of environments, including deserts and rocky areas.
References
- ^ "Gloydius stejnegeri". reptile-database.reptarium.cz. Zoological Museum Hamburg. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 251. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5.
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