Eristicophis
Sign in to saveEristicophis is a monotypic genus created for the viper species, Eristicophis macmahonii, which is endemic to the desert region of Balochistan near the borders of Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Common names for the species include '''McMahon's viper, Asian sand viper, leaf-nosed viper, and whiskered viper'''. Like all other vipers, it is venomous. No subspecies are recognized as being valid.
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- Etymology
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- Behavior
- Diet
- Reproduction
- Venom
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Eristicophis is a monotypic genus created for the viper species, Eristicophis macmahonii, which is endemic to the desert region of Balochistan near the borders of Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Common names for the species include '''McMahon's viper, Asian sand viper, leaf-nosed viper, and whiskered viper'. Like all other vipers, it is venomous. No subspecies are recognized as being valid.
==Etymology== The specific name, macmahonii (or macmahoni), is in honor of the British diplomat Arthur Henry McMahon.
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