Gumprecht's Green Pit Viper
Trimeresurus gumprechti
A green pit viper of mainland Southeast Asia named after herpetologist Andreas Gumprecht.
- Venomous?
- Venomous
- Adult length
- 0.7-1 m (2.3-3.3 ft)
- Range
- Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and southern China
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Overview
Gumprecht's Green Pit Viper is found across forested regions of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and southern China, forming part of the diverse Trimeresurus group of Asian green pit vipers. It was described relatively recently as taxonomic study of the group intensified.
It is typically found in forested hill country, favoring humid environments similar to related species.
How to identify it
- Green body coloration, occasionally with a faint pale lateral stripe
- Reddish-brown or orange eyes with vertical pupils
- Triangular head with heat-sensing pits between eye and nostril
- Slender build with a prehensile tail
- Keeled dorsal scales
- Distinguished from closely related green pit vipers primarily by subtle scale and hemipenial differences
Habitat & range
Inhabits hill forests and lowland forest edges across Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and southern China, typically favoring humid, well-vegetated environments at low to moderate elevations.
Behavior, diet & reproduction
Nocturnal and arboreal, ambushing prey from low branches and shrubs. Diet includes frogs, lizards, and small mammals. Reproduction is viviparous, with live young produced after gestation.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gumprecht's Green Pit Viper venomous?
Yes, it is venomous.
Where does Gumprecht's Green Pit Viper occur?
In Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and southern China.
Who is it named after?
Herpetologist Andreas Gumprecht.
Does it give birth to live young?
Yes, it is viviparous.
Gumprecht's Green Pit Viper guides
In-depth guides for identifying and understanding Gumprecht's Green Pit Viper.
