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Echis omanensis

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Echis omanensis
Echis omanensis from the United Arab Emirates.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Viperidae
Genus: Echis
Species:
E. omanensis
Binomial name
Echis omanensis
Babocsay, 2004

Echis omanensis, commonly known as the Oman saw-scaled viper, is a species of viper.[2] Like all other vipers, it is venomous.

Geographic range

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The snake is found in eastern Oman and the United Arab Emirates. It is present from sea level up to an altitude of 1000 meters.[2]

Echis omanensis from Wadi Wurrayah.
Echis omanensis from Wadi Wurrayah National Park.

References

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  1. ^ "Echis omanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. 2012. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T199580A2604601.en.
  2. ^ a b Species Echis omanensis at The Reptile Database