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Mongo hairy bush viper
Atheris mongoensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Viperidae ›Genus: Atheris
About
Atheris mongoensis, also known as Yété in Mongo, Vipère arboricole mongo in French or Mongo Hairy Bush Viper in English, is a species of viper found in Bioko Island. The species gets its name in reference to the ancient Mongo Kingdom which occupied the Mbandaka region, which the species comes from.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mongo hairy bush viper is Atheris mongoensis.
- Mongo hairy bush viper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mongo hairy bush viper belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Mongo hairy bush viper belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Mongo hairy bush viper belongs to the order Squamata.
- Mongo hairy bush viper belongs to the family Viperidae.
- Mongo hairy bush viper belongs to the genus Atheris.