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Arabian Horned Viper

Cerastes gasperettii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Viperidae ›Genus: Cerastes

About

Cerastes gasperettii, commonly known as the Arabian horned viper, is a venomous viper species found especially in the Arabian Peninsula and north to Israel, Palestine, and Iran. It is very similar in appearance to C. cerastes, but the geographic ranges of these two species do not overlap. No subspecies of C. gasperettii are currently recognized.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arabian Horned Viper?
The scientific name of Arabian Horned Viper is Cerastes gasperettii.
What kingdom does Arabian Horned Viper belong to?
Arabian Horned Viper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Arabian Horned Viper belong to?
Arabian Horned Viper belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Arabian Horned Viper belong to?
Arabian Horned Viper belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Arabian Horned Viper belong to?
Arabian Horned Viper belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Arabian Horned Viper belong to?
Arabian Horned Viper belongs to the family Viperidae.
What genus does Arabian Horned Viper belong to?
Arabian Horned Viper belongs to the genus Cerastes.