Vipera kaznakovi
species of reptile
Vipera kaznakovi, also known as the Caucasus viper, Kaznakow's viper, Kaznakov's viper, and by other common names, is a species of venomous snake in the subfamily Viperinae of the family Viperidae. The species is native to Turkey, Georgia, and Russia. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid.
Etymology
The specific name, kaznakovi, is in honor of Russian naturalist Aleksandr Nikolaevich Kaznakov.
Description
V. kaznakovi is a stoutly built species, of which the males are usually shorter and more slender than the females. Adults may reach a maximum total length (including tail) of 65 to 70 cm (26 to 28 in), but are usually less. Orlov and Tuniyev examined 39 specimens. Of the 23 males examined, the largest measured 47.5 cm (18.7 in) total length; while of the 16 females, the largest was 60 cm (24 in) total length.
Common names
Common names for V. kaznakovi include the Caucasus viper, Kaznakow's viper, Kaznakov's viper, and the Caucasus adder. In Laz it is called ǩantxa, in Turkish Hopa engereği.
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