Tropidolaemus

Tropidolaemus, the temple pit vipers, is a genus of pit vipers in the subfamily Crotalinae of the family Viperidae. Member species are native to southern India and Southeast Asia. Five species are recognised as being valid, and none of these species has subspecies.

Species

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KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassSquamata
FamilyViperidae

Observations recorded4,885

Tropidolaemus es un género de serpientes venenosas que pertenecen a la subfamilia de víboras de foseta.

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Museum specimens

Specimen records: 1
Family: Viperidae
Collections: USNM
Recorded in: Philippines

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Instance of: taxon
Parent taxon: pit viper
Image: Tropidolaemus wagleri.jpg

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Commons category: Tropidolaemus
taxon name: Tropidolaemus
taxon rank: genus
topic's main category: Category:Tropidolaemus
Commons gallery: Tropidolaemus

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Contents

Description
Geographic range
Behaviour
Feeding
Reproduction
Species
Taxonomy
References
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== Description == thumbnail|left|Tropidolaemus subannulatus Tropidolaemus are sexually dimorphic. Females grow much larger than males. Females can reach about 1 meter long, or over 39 inches. Males usually only grow to about 75 cm, or around 29 and a half inches. These snakes have a unique head shape. Their heads are broad and shaped like triangles. Their bodies are relatively thin compared to their head. This makes them easy to spot.

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