About this species
Bothrops taeniatus, the speckled forest-pitviper, is a species of pit viper found in the equatorial forests of South America endemic to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, And Brazil. The specific name, taenia, is derived from the Greek word, tainia, meaning ribbon bandage or stripe, in reference to the slender body. Two subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Squamata |
| Family | Viperidae |
| Genus | Bothrops |
In Suriname
14Records in Suriname
1981First record
1984Latest record
Where it has been recorded
- Sipaliwini2
- Nickerie1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
