Malabar pit viper

Scientific Name
Trimeresurus malabaricus
IUCN Status
Least Concern (LC)
Length
55-79 cm
Range
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa & Maharashtra
Habitat Type
Tropical Evergreen Forests
Threats
Habitat loss
Did You Know
Malabar pit vipers use heat sensing pits on their heads to detect prey.
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