Bothriechis nitidus is a species of arboreal pit viper endemic to an area of 37,400 km2 in the humid forests of west-central Ecuador. Although once listed as a synonym of Bothriechis schlegelii, it was revalidated in a 2024 revision of the latter species.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Venomous. The note covers its whole family. Vipers and pit vipers; all species venomous Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Atheris chlorechis — venomous
- Bothriechis nigroadspersus — venomous
- Trimeresurus flavomaculatus — venomous
- Bothriechis schlegelii — venomous
- Atheris squamigera — venomous
- Bothrops bilineatus — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Viperidae
- Genus
- Bothriechis
- Species
- Bothriechis nitidus
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