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Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus
| Family Name: | Viperidae |
| Synonyms: | Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Mangrove Pit-viper, Shore Pit-Viper |
Head broadly triangular from top view, very distinct from relatively stout body which is covered in keeled scales. Quite varied in colour, varying from purplish-brown in colour to reddish-brown or gray, and can be patterned with bars or mottling.
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Description
| Size | 1 m |
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| Description | Head broadly triangular from top view, very distinct from relatively stout body which is covered in keeled scales. Quite varied in colour, varying from purplish-brown in colour to reddish-brown or gray, and can be patterned with bars or mottling. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Forest, Mangroves |
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| Distribution | Distributed along the coasts of the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. |
| Nature Reserves | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Ubin, Pasir Ris Nature Area |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Endangered (EN) [2008] |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp |
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