Bothrocophias myersi, commonly known as the Myers toadheaded pitviper, is a species of venomous pit viper.[2]

Geographic range

The snake is present in the Pacific departments of Cauca and Valle del Cauca in Colombia. It occurs between 75 and 200 meters of altitude.[2]

Etymology

The specific name, myersi, is in honor of the herpetologist Charles William Myers.[3]

References

  1. ^ Caicedo, J.R.; Bolívar, W.; Velasco, J. (2019). "Bothrocophias myersi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T178511A44955043. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T178511A44955043.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Species Bothrocophias myersi at The Reptile Database
  3. ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael;Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Johns Hopkins University Press. Baltimore. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5.
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