AnAge entry for Bitis gabonica

Classification (HAGRID: 03605)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Viperidae
                    Genus: Bitis
Species
Bitis gabonica
Common name
Gaboon viper
Synonyms
Bitis gabonica gabonica, Echidna gabonica

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

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

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight
2,381 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 634953
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8694
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