Malayan Pit Viper

Calloselasma rhodostoma

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Viperidae

About

Calloselasma is a monotypic genus created for a pit viper species, Calloselasma rhodostoma, which is endemic to Southeast Asia from Thailand to northern Malaysia and on the island of Java. No subspecies are currently recognized.

Fun Fact

Its venom causes severe pain and local swelling and sometimes tissue necrosis, but deaths are not common.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Southeast Asia from Thailand to northern Malaysia and on the island of Java.

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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