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.
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Classification
System (Realm) Relationship to People Living or Extinct Scientific Name Conservation Status Connections
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Belgium, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Denmark, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Kazakhstan, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Norway, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Russia, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: South Asia, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Sweden, found in there.
Sources
1. Adder (Wikipedia)
Lead section
It feeds on small mammals, birds, lizards, and amphibians, and in some cases on spiders, worms, and insects.
article text (relationship to people), EntityId 340815
Reduction in habitat for a variety of reasons, fragmentation of populations in Europe due to intense agriculture practices, and collection for the pet trade or for venom extraction have been recorded
View the Source2. 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.
Wikidata Q192056 (P1034 main food source): house mouse
Main food source (Wikidata property P1034): house mouse.
- Child Taxon Of: Vipera, Wikidata P171 (parent taxon) claim, rank=normal, target=Q662672 (Vipera)
View the Source 3. European Adder (Wikipedia)
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