Fer-de-lance
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Scientific name | Bothrops asper |
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Rank | Species |
Higher classification | Bothrops |
Family | Viperidae |
Class | Reptilia |
Did you know | The common French name fer-de-lance, or "lance head," originally referred to the Martinique lancehead (Bothrops lanceolatus) found on the island of the same name in the West Indies. |
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ID | 1058338 |
About Fer-de-lance
Bothrops asper is a highly venomous pit viper species the range of which extends from southern Mexico to northern South America. They are found in a wide range of lowland habitats, often near human habitations.