Poole, Karen E.
Lachesis
Also known as bushmasters, bushmaster
genus of snakes
Species
KINGDOM
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumMollusca
- ClassGastropoda
- OrderNeogastropoda
- FamilyChauvetiidae
Habitatmarine
Observations recorded3,012,139,120
via GBIF
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Lachesis (also known commonly as the bushmasters) is a genus of pit vipers in the family Viperidae. Member species are found in forested areas of the Neotropics. The generic name refers to one of the Three Fates, Lachesis (in Greek mythology), who determined the length of the thread of life. Four species are currently recognized as being valid.
Taxonomy