AnAge entry for Bitis nasicornis

Classification (HAGRID: 03606)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Viperidae
                    Genus: Bitis
Species
Bitis nasicornis
Common name
Rhinoceros viper
Synonyms
Coluber nasicornis

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
9.4 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 485
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight
717 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 634956
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Taxonomy ID 8695
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