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Echis omanensis

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Echis omanensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Viperidae
Genus: Echis
Species:
E. omanensis
Binomial name
Echis omanensis
Babocsay, 2004

Echis omanensis, commonly known as the Oman saw-scaled viper, is a species of viper.[2] Like all other vipers, it is venomous.

Geographic range

The snake is found in eastern Oman and the United Arab Emirates. It is present from sea level up to an altitude of 1000 meters.[2]

Echis omanensis from United Arab Emirates
Echis omanensis from United Arab Emirates
Echis omanensis from Wadi Wurrayah
Echis omanensis from Wadi Wurrayah National Park

References

  1. ^ "Echis omanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. 2012. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T199580A2604601.en.
  2. ^ a b Species Echis omanensis at The Reptile Database
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