Echis omanensis
Echis omanensis, commonly known as the Oman saw-scaled viper, is a species of venomous viper.[2]
| Echis omanensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Viperidae |
| Genus: | Echis |
| Species: | E. omanensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Echis omanensis Babocsay, 2004 | |
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Geographic range
The snake is found in eastern Oman and the United Arab Emirates. It is present from sea level up to an altitude of 1000 meters.[2]
Echis omanensis from United Arab Emirates
Echis omanensis from Wadi Wurrayah National Park
References
- "Echis omanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. 2012. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T199580A2604601.en.
- Species Echis omanensis at The Reptile Database
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