Cerrado Lancehead
Bothrops pauloensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyViperidae (Vipers)
- GenusBothrops (Neotropical Lanceheads)
- SpeciesBothrops pauloensis (Cerrado Lancehead)
About the Cerrado Lancehead
Bothrops pauloensis is a species of pit viper from Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia - most commonly Cerrado. It is named specifically after São Paulo. As with all vipers, it is Venomous. Bothrops pauloensis displays stripes on the sides of its head behind the eyes as well as 11 to 25 blotches along the sides of its body. The colouration is highly variable, but it is often cream with black blotches. The placement of the blotches is also variable, but they are often distanced from each other.
The venom of Bothrops pauloensis has been researched for its toxins' possible therapeutic effects. Bothrops pauloensis is often in high altitude areas at 200–500 m (660–1,640 ft) with a high humidity and low temperature.
Bothrops pauloensis reproduces sexually and is ovoviviparous. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cerrado Lancehead in Emas National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cerrado Lancehead in Emas National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Cerrado Lancehead sighting in Emas National Park, based on 33 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cerrado Lancehead in Emas National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Cerrado Lancehead in Emas National Park in our monthly data.