Kanburian Pit Viper
Trimeresurus kanburiensis
A rare, range-restricted green pit viper known primarily from the Kanchanaburi region of western Thailand.
- Venomous?
- Venomous
- Adult length
- 0.5-0.7 m (1.6-2.3 ft)
- Range
- Kanchanaburi Province, western Thailand
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Overview
The Kanburian Pit Viper is a poorly known and rarely encountered green pit viper species, described from and largely restricted to the Kanchanaburi Province area of western Thailand. Its limited number of documented records makes it one of the less-studied Trimeresurus species.
Its restricted known range highlights the importance of western Thailand's forests for regional pit viper diversity.
How to identify it
- Green body coloration typical of the Trimeresurus group
- Vertical pupils and heat-sensing facial pits
- Triangular head distinct from a slender neck
- Prehensile tail suited to climbing
- Keeled scales along the body
- Distinguished from other regional green pit vipers largely through scale counts and type locality
Habitat & range
Known from forested habitats in Kanchanaburi Province, western Thailand, though its overall range and habitat preferences remain incompletely documented due to limited records.
Behavior, diet & reproduction
Presumed nocturnal and arboreal like related Trimeresurus species, foraging on small vertebrates from low vegetation. Reproductive biology is not well documented, though viviparity is expected based on close relatives.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kanburian Pit Viper venomous?
Yes, it is a venomous pit viper.
Where is the Kanburian Pit Viper found?
Primarily in Kanchanaburi Province, western Thailand.
Is much known about this species?
No, it is poorly documented with relatively few known records.
Does it give birth to live young?
Viviparity is expected based on related species, though not extensively documented.
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