Bothrops neuwiedi

Bothrops neuwiedi is a highly venomous pit viper species endemic to South America. This relatively small snake has a wide range and is a major source of snakebite in Argentina. It was named after German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied (1782-1867), who made important collections in Brazil (1815-1817). Seven subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.

Bothrops neuwiedi
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Viperidae
Genus: Bothrops
Species:
B. neuwiedi
Binomial name
Bothrops neuwiedi
Wagler, 1824
Synonyms
  • Bothrops Neuwiedi
    Wagler, 1824
  • Lachesis neuwiedii
    — Boulenger, 1896
  • Lachesis Neuwiedi
    — Berg, 1898
  • Bothrops neuwiedii neuwiedii
    — Amaral, 1925
  • Trimeresurus neuwiedii
    — Pope, 1944
  • Bothrops neuwiedi neuwiedi
    — Hoge, 1966
  • Bothropoides neuwiedi
    — Fenwick et al., 2009
Common names: Neuwied's lancehead, jararaca pintada.
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