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.[1]

Gloydius angusticeps
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Viperidae
Genus: Gloydius
Species:
G. angusticeps
Binomial name
Gloydius angusticeps
Shi, Yang, Huang, Orlov & Li, 2018

Etymology

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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.[1]

Geographical range

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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.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Gloydius angusticeps". reptile-database.reptarium.cz. Zoological Museum Hamburg. Retrieved 2024-08-15.