Gloydius stejnegeri

Gloydius stejnegeri
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Serpentes
Family:	Viperidae
Genus:	Gloydius
Species:	G. stejnegeri
Binomial name
Gloydius stejnegeri (Rendahl, 1933)

Gloydius stejnegeri, the Gobi pit viper, is a species of venomous snake in the genus Gloydius found in China and Mongolia.[1]

Etymology

The specific name, stejnegeri, is in honor of Norwegian-born American herpetologist Leonhard Stejneger.[2]

Description

The average length of mature individuals is up to 625 mm. The body pattern consists of a pale gray or brown background, overlaid with a series of dark, irregularly-shaped blotches. These blotches are bordered with black and often have lighter centers. The head is typically dark brown or black, with beige or pale-gray sides.

Geographical range

The Gobi pit viper (Gloydius stejnegeri) is found in China and Mongolia. This species inhabits a variety of environments, including deserts and rocky areas.

References

1. "Gloydius stejnegeri". reptile-database.reptarium.cz. Zoological Museum Hamburg. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
2. Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 251. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5.