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Macrovipera deserti
Macrovipera deserti is a venomous viper species found in North Africa.[1] No subspecies are currently recognized.[5] Additional recommended knowledge
DescriptionGrows to a length of 1.6 m.[2] Others say 1.3 m.[3] Common namesDesert viper,[2][3] Libyan desert blunt-nosed viper,[4] desert adder,[6] Sahara adder, Sahara viper.[7] Geographic rangeFound in North Africa in Libya, Tunisia and possibly in Algeria. The type locality given in the original description is "Duriat, South Tunisia."[1] Mallow et al. (2003) mention that it does occur in the southern foothills of the Atlas Mountains in Algeria.[3] 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 its extent of occurrence is probably not much greater than 20,000 km² and its population is likely declining due to over-harvesting and persecution, therefore making the species close to qualifying for Vulnerable. The population trend is down. Year assessed: 2005.[9] HabitatOccurs in rocky, mountainous areas that are semiarid, but well-vegetated.[2] ReproductionThis species lays eggs (oviparous).[2] VenomLittle is known. Antivenoms meant for M. lebetina and Daboia russelii show the strongest cross-reactivity with this venom.[3] See also
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