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Tropidolaemus
Tropidolaemus is a genus of venomous pitvipers found in southern India and Southeast Asia.[1] Currently, two species are recognized and no subspecies.[2] Additional recommended knowledge
DescriptionTropidolaemus are sexually dimorphic. Females can attain lengths of up to a meter, but males are typically only average around 75 cm. They have a distinctly broad, triangular shaped head and a relatively thin body. They are found in a wide variety of colors and patterns, which often referred to as "phases". Some sources even classify the different phases as subspecies. Phases vary greatly from having a black or brown coloration as a base, with orange and yellow banding to others having a light green as the base color, with yellow or orange banding, and many variations therein. Geographic rangeSouthern India and Southeast Asia.[1] BehaviorThese species are primarily arboreal, and are excellent climbers. They spend most of their time nearly motionless, in wait for prey to pass by. They may be diurnal or nocturnal, with their activity period depending on the temperature.[3] FeedingThe diet includes small mammals, birds, lizards and frogs.[3] ReproductionThe average litter consists of between twelve and fifteen young, with the neonates measuring 12-15 cm in length.[3] Species
T) Type species.[1] TaxonomyThe two species here were once classified as Trimeresurus, but were given their own genus due to distinct morphological characteristics. One new species was described recently: T. laticinctus - Kuch, Gumprecht and Melaun, 2007.[4] See also
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