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Ecuadorian Eyelash-Viper (Bothriechis nitidus) This species was originally described in 1859, but later lumped in with Bothriechis schlegelii before it was revalidated as its very own species in 2024. Bothriechis nitidus,Ecuador,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Ecuadorian Eyelash-Viper (Bothriechis nitidus)

This species was originally described in 1859, but later lumped in with Bothriechis schlegelii before it was revalidated as its very own species in 2024.

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The Ecuadorian Eyelash-Viper

"Bothriechis nitidus" is a species of arboreal pit viper endemic to an area of 37,400 km2 in the humid forests of west-central Ecuador. Although once listed as a synonym of "Bothriechis schlegelii", it was revalidated in a 2024 revision of the latter species.

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Species identified by John Sullivan
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Uploaded Mar 23, 2025. Captured Feb 13, 2025 23:16 in XJC3+76 La Concordia, Ecuador.
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  • f/16.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO800
  • 60mm
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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.