AnAge entry for Cerastes cerastes

Classification (HAGRID: 03619)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Viperidae
                    Genus: Cerastes
Species
Cerastes cerastes
Common name
Desert horned viper
Synonyms
Coluber cerastes

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
18 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 451
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 634963
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8697
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