Mole Viper
Atractaspis fallax
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAtractaspididae (Atractaspidid Snakes)
- GenusAtractaspis (Burrowing Asps)
- SpeciesAtractaspis fallax (Mole Viper)
1 Verified sightings at Mkomazi National Park From 2019 to 2026
4 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
About the Mole Viper
Atractaspis fallax, also known as the Peters' burrowing asp, eastern small-scaled burrowing asp, and mole viper, is a species of venomous snake in the family Lamprophiidae. It is found in East Africa, specifically in South Sudan (near the Ugandan border), Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and extreme northern Tanzania. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mole Viper in Mkomazi National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 2 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |