Deinagkistrodon

Deinagkistrodon
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Viperidae
Subfamily: Crotalinae
Genus: Deinagkistrodon
Gloyd, 1979
Species:
D. acutus
Binomial name
Deinagkistrodon acutus
(Günther, 1888)
Synonyms
  • Halys acutus
    Günther, 1888
  • Ancistrodon acutus
    — Boulenger, 1896
  • Agkistrodon acutus
    — Namiye, 1908
  • Calloselasma acutus
    — Burger, 1971
  • Deinagkistrodon acutus
    — Gloyd, 1979

Deinagkistrodon is a monotypic genus created for the pit viper species, Deinagkistrodon acutus, which is endemic to Southeast Asia. No subspecies are currently recognized.

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