Craspedocephalus borneensis
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Craspedocephalus borneensis, commonly known as the Bornean pit viper,[1] is a venomous pit viper species endemic to the island of Borneo.[2] No subspecies are currently recognized.[3][4]
Description
Scalation includes 19–21 rows of dorsal scales at midbody, 152–180 ventral scales, undivided anal scale, 45–58 divided subcaudal scales, and 8–11 supralabial scales.[1]
Its coloration varies. Individuals may be brown with darker brown saddles, or light brown with a few darker markings, or even bright yellow with darker markings.
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Geographic range
Craspedocephalus borneensis is found on the island of Borneo (Brunei, Kalimantan, Sabah, Sarawak) as well as in the Natuna Islands.[2]
The type locality given is "Sarawack" (= Sarawak, Borneo).[6]
Habitat
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Diet
Craspedocephalus borneensis preys upon small rodents and small birds.[2]
Reproduction
Whether this species of Craspedocephalus lays eggs or bears live young is as yet unknown.[5]
References
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- ↑ a b Gumprecht A, Tillack F, Orlov NL, Captain A, Ryabov S. 2004. Asian Pit vipers. GeitjeBooks Berlin. 1st Edition. 368 pp. Template:ISBN.
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- ↑ a b c Das, Indraneil. 2006. A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Borneo. Ralph Curtis Books. Sanibel Island, Florida. 144 pp. Template:ISBN. (Trimeresurus borneensis, p. 57.)
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Further reading
- Peters, W. 1872. Übersicht der von den Herren M.se G. Doria und D.r O. Beccari in Sarawack auf Borneo von 1865 bis 1868 gesammelten Amphibien. Annali del Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova, Series 1, 3: 27-45. ("Atropophis borneensis n. sp.", pp. 41–42.)