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Atheris chlorechis
Atheris chlorechis is a venomous viper species found only in the forests of West Africa.[2] No subspecies are currently recognized.[4] Additional recommended knowledge
DescriptionAdults average 50 cm in length with a maximum of 70 cm. The tail is relatively long. The body is relatively slender, with 25-36 mid-body rows of dorsal scales. These are heavily keeled, with the keels ending in a swelling at the end of each scale.[2] Adults have a uniform light green groundcolor, overlaid with a series of faint yellow, roughly paired spots running dorsally along the length of the body and about 2.5 cm apart. The belly is pale green in color.[2] Newborns are tan-brown in color, but this changes to a yellow-green hue with irregular dark spots within 24 hours.[5] This second color phase has been described as the reverse of that of the adults and is only seen in individuals less than 25 cm in length.[5][2] Common namesWestern bush viper,[2] West African leaf viper,[3] West African tree viper.[6] Geographic rangeWest Africa including Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, isolated locations in Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. The type locality is listed as "Boutre, Ghana."[1] HabitatFound in forests, in dense foliage about 1-2 m above the ground.[2] FeedingSaid to feed on rodents, lizards and tree frogs.[2] ReproductionGives birth to 6-9 young in March to April. Newborns are 131-151 mm in length.[5] See also
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