Barbour’s montane pit viper is a moderately stout species of venomous snake found only in Mexico. The species is terrestrial. At present, there are no recognized subspecies of this species.
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| Barbour’s Montane Pit Viper |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Viperidae |
| Subfamily | Crotalinae |
| Genus | Mixcoatlus |
| Scientific Name | Mixcoatlus barbouri |
Description
Adults of M. barbouri generally grow to 30–40 cm (11¾-15¾ inches) in total length (including tail), with a maximum recorded total length of 51.0 cm (20 in). The species is terrestrial and moderately stout.
The color pattern consists of a blackish ground color, overlaid with a vague dorsal zig-zag stripe that extends down the flanks, which looks like a series of triangular markings. The skin between the scales is rust-colored, as are the sides of the head.
Geographic Range
Mixcoatlus barbouri is found in the highlands of the Sierra Madre del Sur in the state of Guerrero, Mexico.
The type locality given is "Omilteme [or Omiltemi], Guerrero, Mexico".
Habitat
The preferred habitats of M. barbouri are mountain areas at some 9,000 feet (2,740 m) elevation in rocky pine forests and clearings with bunch grass
Venom Fact
Venomous
Reproduction
Viviparous (giving birth to live young)
IUCN Conservation Status
Endangered
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