Central American jumping pitviper

Atropoides mexicanus

''Atropoides mexicanus'' is a venomous pitviper species endemic to Mexico and Central America.
Metlapilcoatlus mexicanus Atropoides mexicanus,Metlapilcoatlus mexicanus

Appearance

Adults grow to an average of 50–70 cm in total length. The maximum total length is 86.7 cm for males and 97.9 cm for females. The body is extremely stout.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyViperidae
GenusAtropoides
SpeciesA. mexicanus
Photographed in
Costa Rica