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Macrovipera mauritanica
Macrovipera mauritanica is a venomous viper species found in northwestern Africa. No subspecies are currently recognized.[5] Additional recommended knowledge
DescriptionReaches a maximum length of 180 cm.[2][6] Common namesMoorish viper,[2] Sahara rock viper,[3] Atlas blunt-nosed viper,[4] Atlas adder,[7] mountain adder.[3] Geographic rangeNorthwestern Africa: Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. The type locality is "Algiers", according to Gray (1842), "Algeria" according to Schwarz (1936).[1] Limited to the coastal regions of Algeria. Coastal records from Tunisia may refer to M. deserti.[6] Conservation statusThis species is classified as Near Threatened (NT) according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (v3.1, 2001).[8] Classified as such because this species is likely in significant decline (but at a rate of less than 30% over ten years) due to to persecution, accidental mortality and over-harvested, therefore making it close to qualifying for Vulnerable. The population trend is down. Year assessed: 2005.[9] See also
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