96 observationsLeast Concern
Guatemala Palm Pit Viper
Bothriechis bicolor
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Viperidae ›Genus: Bothriechis
About
Bothriechis bicolor is a venomous pit viper species found in southern Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. The specific name refers to the contrasting ventral and dorsal colors. No subspecies are currently recognized.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Guatemala Palm Pit Viper is Bothriechis bicolor.
- The Guatemala Palm Pit Viper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Guatemala Palm Pit Viper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Guatemala Palm Pit Viper belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Guatemala Palm Pit Viper belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Guatemala Palm Pit Viper belongs to the order Squamata.
- Guatemala Palm Pit Viper belongs to the family Viperidae.
- Guatemala Palm Pit Viper belongs to the genus Bothriechis.