Lachesis stenophrys

(Lachesis stenophrys)

Description

Common names: Central American bushmaster.Lachesis stenophrys is a venomous pit viper species endemic to Central America. The specific name, stenophrys, is derived from the Greek words stenos, meaning "narrow", and ophrys, meaning "brow" or "eyebrow". No subspecies are currently recognized.

Taxonomic tree:

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