Urutu Lancehead
Bothrops alternatus
- Class
- Reptile
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 1,212
- Most observed in
- 🇦🇷 Argentina
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Bothrops alternatus, known by the common names crossed pit viper, yarará grande, and urutu, among others, is a highly venomous pit viper species found in South America (Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina). Within its range, it is an important cause of a snakebite. The specific name, alternatus, which is Latin for "alternating", is apparently a reference to the staggered markings along the body. No subspecies are currently recognized.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Bothrops alternatus”.