Echis omanensis

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Echis omanensis

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Viperidae
Genus: Echis
Species:
E. omanensis
Binomial name
Echis omanensis
, 2004
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Echis omanensis, commonly known as the Oman saw-scaled viper, is a species of venomous viper.[2]

Geographic range[]

The snake is found in eastern Oman and the United Arab Emirates. It is present from sea level up to an altitude of 1000 meters.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Echis omanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. 2012. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T199580A2604601.en.
  2. ^ a b Species Echis omanensis at The Reptile Database
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