Atheris hispida information

Atheris hispida
Conservation status
	; Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Serpentes
Family:	Viperidae
Genus:	Atheris
Species:	A. hispida
Binomial name
	Atheris hispida; Laurent, 1955
Synonyms
	Atheris squamigera Schmidt, 1923 (part); Atheris squamiger de Witte, 1933 (part); Atheris squamigera squamigera de Witte, 1941 (part); Atheris hispida Laurent, 1955; Atheris hispida Meirte, 1992;

Atheris hispida is a viper species endemic to Central Africa. Like all other vipers, it is venomous. It is known for its extremely keeled dorsal scales that give it a bristly appearance.^[3] No subspecies are currently recognized.^[4] Common names include rough-scaled bush viper, spiny bush viper,^[5]^[3] hairy bush viper,^[3]^[6] and others.

^ Kusamba, C.; Branch, W.R.; Wagner, P.; Beraduccii, J. & Chippaux, J.-P. (2021). "Atheris hispida". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T44980127A44980134. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T44980127A44980134.en. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
^ McDiarmid RW, Campbell JA, Touré T. 1999. Snake Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference, Volume 1. Washington, District of Columbia: Herpetologists' League. 511 pp. ISBN 1-893-77700-6 (series). ISBN 1-893-77701-4 (volume).
^ ^a ^b ^c Mallow D, Ludwig D, Nilson G. 2003. True Vipers: Natural History and Toxinology of Old World Vipers. Malabar, Florida: Krieger Publishing Company. 359 pp. ISBN 0-894-64877-2.
^ "Atheris hispida". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 10 July 2007.
^ Spawls S, Branch B (1995). The Dangerous Snakes of Africa. Dubai: Oriental Press (Ralph Curtis Books). p. 192. ISBN 0-883-59029-8.
^ Atheris hispida at The World Of Atheris. Accessed 8 September 2007.

[1] Kusamba, C.; Branch, W.R.; Wagner, P.; Beraduccii, J. & Chippaux, J.-P. (2021). "Atheris hispida". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T44980127A44980134. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T44980127A44980134.en. Retrieved 21 April 2024.

[McD99-2] McDiarmid RW, Campbell JA, Touré T. 1999. Snake Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference, Volume 1. Washington, District of Columbia: Herpetologists' League. 511 pp. ISBN 1-893-77700-6 (series). ISBN 1-893-77701-4 (volume).

[Mal03-3] Mallow D, Ludwig D, Nilson G. 2003. True Vipers: Natural History and Toxinology of Old World Vipers. Malabar, Florida: Krieger Publishing Company. 359 pp. ISBN 0-894-64877-2.

[ITIS-4] "Atheris hispida". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 10 July 2007.

[SB95-5] Spawls S, Branch B (1995). The Dangerous Snakes of Africa. Dubai: Oriental Press (Ralph Curtis Books). p. 192. ISBN 0-883-59029-8.

[WOA-6] Atheris hispida at The World Of Atheris. Accessed 8 September 2007.

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Atheris hispida

Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)^[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Serpentes
Family:	Viperidae
Genus:	Atheris
Species:	A. hispida
Binomial name
*Atheris hispida* Laurent, 1955
Synonyms
Atheris squamigera Schmidt, 1923 (part) Atheris squamiger de Witte, 1933 (part) Atheris squamigera squamigera de Witte, 1941 (part) Atheris hispida Laurent, 1955 Atheris hispida Meirte, 1992^[2]