Myers's Toad-headed Pitviper

Bothrocophias myersi

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Reptilia · Viperidae

About

Bothrocophias myersi, commonly known as the cheeked snake, the Chocoan toadheaded pitviper, the Chocoan toad-headed viper, and the equis red snake, is a species of venomous pit viper in the subfamily Crotalinae of the family Viperidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.

Fun Fact

Bothrocophias myersi is present in the Pacific departments of Cauca and Valle del Cauca in Colombia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat of Bothrocophias myersi is forest.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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