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Atheris nitschei rungweensis
Atheris nitschei rungweensis is a venomous viper subspecies[6] found in Africa in Tanzania, Zambia and Malawi.[2] Additional recommended knowledge
DescriptionGrows to a maximum length of 65 cm. Midbody, it has 22-33 dorsal scale rows. The ventral scales number 150-165 and the subcaudals 46-58.[3] The color pattern is variable, with a ground color that ranges from bright green to green to black. Usually, this is overlaid with a pair of yellow dorsolateral zigzag lines. A row of yellow spots on the sides of the ventral scales may also be present. Specimens from the Sumbawanga region usually have a green yellow and black color pattern.Neonates are a dark brown or gray, but with a bright yellow tail tip.[7] Common namesRungwe tree viper,[2][3] Rungwe bush viper,[4] Rungwe leaf viper,[5] Mount Rungwe bush viper.[7] Geographic rangeScattered locations from south-west Tanzania to north-east Zambia and south to the Nyika Plateau in north Malawi.[2] The type locality is listed as "Rungwe Mountains, Tanganyika Territory."[1] HabitatFound in low bushes along streams and at the edges of mountain forests at altitudes of 800-2000 m.[3][8] Occasionally encountered in moist savannah, woodland and hill forest habitats.[7] TaxonomyAlso be referred to by some as a species: Atheris rungweensis.[7] See also
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