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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Viperidae |
| Genus: | Gloydius |
| Species: | G. angusticeps |
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| Gloydius angusticeps Shi, Yang, Huang, Orlov & Li, 2018 | |
Gloydius angusticeps, the Zoige pit viper, is a species of venomous snake in the genus Gloydius found in China, specifically in the provinces of Sichuan, Qinghai, and Gansu.
Etymology
The specific name, angusticeps, is derived from the Latin words "angusti-" meaning "long and narrow" and "-ceps" meaning "headed", indicating that this species has a longer and narrower head compared to other members of the Gloydius strauchi complex.
Geographical range
The Zoige pit viper is found in China, specifically in the provinces of Sichuan, Qinghai, and Gansu. This species inhabits high-altitude regions, typically ranging from 3150 to 3653 meters above sea level.
References
- ^ "Gloydius angusticeps". reptile-database.reptarium.cz. Zoological Museum Hamburg. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
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