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European Adder

Reptiles

The European adder, also called the common European viper, is a species of venomous snake in the family Viperidae. It is extremely widespread, found throughout much of Europe and as far as East Asia, with three recognized subspecies.

Facts
Classification
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 1
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Scientific Name
Vipera berus 1
Conservation Status
Least Concern 1
Sources
1. Adder (Wikidata)
Wikidata
  • Wikidata Q192056 (P225 taxon name)
  • Statements section, conservation status (P141)
    IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): least concern.
  • Statements section, habitat (P2974): Terrestrial
    Wikidata habitat statement (P2974) resolves to a terrestrial habitat type.
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