Protobothrops flavoviridis, also known commonly as the Okinawa habu is a species of pit viper, a venomous snake in the subfamily Crotalinae of the family Viperidae. The species is endemic to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. No subspecies are recognized as being valid. Local common names include habu and Kume Shima habu. The term "habu" in Okinawa Prefecture can also refer to the Sakishima habu (Protobothrops elegans) alternately called the elegant pit viper.
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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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Viperidae
- Genus
- Protobothrops
- Species
- Protobothrops flavoviridis
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