Lachesis acrochorda, also known commonly as the Chocoan bushmaster, is a species of pit viper in the family Viperidae. The species is native to Central America and South America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole genus. Bushmasters (Lachesis spp.) Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Lachesis muta — considered venomous
- Metlapilcoatlus mexicanus — venomous
- Bothrocophias microphthalmus — venomous
- Metlapilcoatlus nummifer — considered venomous
- Bitis gabonica — considered venomous
- Deinagkistrodon acutus — venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Viperidae
- Genus
- Lachesis
- Species
- Lachesis acrochorda
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