The rhinoceros viper, scientifically Bitis nasicornis, is a viper species found in the forests of West and Central Africa. It is known for its striking coloration and prominent nasal horns, and is also called the butterfly viper or river jack. Like all vipers, it is venomous.
Facts
Scientific Name Conservation Status Classification
Living or Extinct Connections
Child Taxon Of
Bitis, Taxa Source Bitis nasicornis (Wikidata)
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Africa, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: South Africa, found in there.
Sources
1. Bitis nasicornis (Wikidata)
Wikidata- Wikidata Q2187394 (P225 taxon name)
Statements section, conservation status (P141)
IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): vulnerable.
- Child Taxon Of: Bitis, Wikidata P171 (parent taxon) claim, rank=normal, target=Q574527 (Bitis)
View the Source 2. Rhinoceros Viper (Wikipedia)
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