Echis omanensis | |
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Echis omanensis from the United Arab Emirates. | |
Conservation status | |
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Viperidae |
Genus: | Echis |
Species: | E. omanensis |
Binomial name | |
Echis omanensis Babocsay, 2004 | |
Echis omanensis, commonly known as the Oman saw-scaled viper, is a species of viper. Like all other vipers, it is venomous.
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.
References
- "Echis omanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. 2012. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T199580A2604601.en.
- ^ Species Echis omanensis at The Reptile Database
Taxon identifiers | |
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Echis omanensis |