Himalayan Pitviper
Protobothrops himalayanus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyViperidae (Vipers)
- GenusProtobothrops
- SpeciesProtobothrops himalayanus (Himalayan Pitviper)
2 Verified sightings at Langtang National Park From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
About the Himalayan Pitviper
Protobothrops himalayanus is a rare species of lance headed pit viper which is endemic to Asia. Like all pit vipers, P. himalayanus is venomous. Protobothrops himalayanus is a large, thin and cylindrical snake. The topside of its head is dark brown with red-brown streaks by its eyes. The topside of its body and tail are olive with black and brown band markings. Its eyes are varying shades of brown. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Himalayan Pitviper in Langtang National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
More parks will be added in future updates.