805 observationsLeast Concern
Malayan Pit Viper
Calloselasma rhodostoma
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Viperidae ›Genus: Calloselasma
About
Calloselasma is a monotypic genus created for a venomous pit viper species, C. rhodostoma, which is endemic to Southeast Asia from Thailand to northern Malaysia and on the island of Java. No subspecies are currently recognized.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Malayan Pit Viper is Calloselasma rhodostoma.
- The Malayan Pit Viper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Malayan Pit Viper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Malayan Pit Viper belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Malayan Pit Viper belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Malayan Pit Viper belongs to the order Squamata.
- Malayan Pit Viper belongs to the family Viperidae.
- Malayan Pit Viper belongs to the genus Calloselasma.