Trimeresurus gumprechti, known commonly as Gumprecht's green pit viper, is a species of venomous pit viper in the family Viperidae. The species is endemic to Asia.
Trimeresurus gumprechti is found in southern China (Yunnan), Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.[1][2]
Trimeresurus gumprechti was described as a new species in 2002 by:
Trimeresurus gumprechti is strikingly bright green in color. A photo of this arboreal snake was chosen as the cover image of a 2008 report published by the World Wildlife Fund called "First Contact in the Greater Mekong: New Species Discoveries."[3] Adults may attain a total length (including tail) of 1.3 m (4.3 ft).[2]
Trimeresurus gumprechti is viviparous.[2]
The specific name, gumprechti, is in honor of German herpetologist Andreas Gumprecht.[4]
Adult female Trimeresurus gumprechti from Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park
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Juvenile male Trimeresurus gumprechti from Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park
Trimeresurus gumprechti, known commonly as Gumprecht's green pit viper, is a species of venomous pit viper in the family Viperidae. The species is endemic to Asia.
