Black Sea viper
(Vipera pontica)
Description
V.pontica probably does not grow to more than 60 cm (24 in) in total length (body + tail).The largest type specimen was 277 mm (10.9 in) in total length.
Taxonomic tree:
Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Viperidae
Genus:Vipera
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