Black-speckled palm-pitviper is a species of venomous snake found in the Central American countries of Costa Rica and Panama. There are no recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Viperidae |
| Subfamily |
Crotalinae |
| Genus |
Bothriechis |
| Scientific Name |
Bothriechis nigroviridis |
| Other Names |
Black-spotted Palm Viper, Speckled Palm Viper, Yellow-spotted Palm Viper |
| Length |
Usually less than 60 cm; however, may cross 80 cm |
| Color |
Emerald green ground color with black blotches; pale green uneven dorsal patches with black edges may appear; yellowish green belly with pale black spots; top of the head is heavily marked with black spots; presence of a stripe from the back of the eyes to the angle of the jaw; iris and tongue almost black |
| Distribution |
Costa Rica and Panama |
| Habitat |
High montane forest, lower montane wet forest, cloud forest |
| Diet |
Small vertebrates, such as lizards and frogs; also feed on small creatures and birds |
| Hibernation Fact |
Undergoes hibernation |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
| Average Lifespan |
8 to 10 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Not Listed |
Black-speckled Palm-pitviper Reptile Gallery
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Black-speckled Palm-pitviper
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Black-speckled Palm-pitvipers
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Bothriechis Nigroviridis
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Speckled Palm Viper
