Cyclades blunt-nosed viper

(Macrovipera schweizeri)

Description

M.schweizeri grows to an average total length (including tail) of 50–70 cm (20–28 in),with a maximum of 98.5 cm (38.8 in).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Viperidae
Genus:Macrovipera
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