Echis omanensis (original) (raw)
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Species of snake
| Echis omanensis | |
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| Echis omanensis from the United Arab Emirates. | |
| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1] |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Viperidae |
| Genus: | Echis |
| Species: | E. omanensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Echis omanensisBabocsay, 2004 | |
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Echis omanensis, commonly known as the Oman saw-scaled viper, is a species of viper.[2] Like all other vipers, it is venomous.
The snake is found in eastern Oman and the United Arab Emirates. It is present from sea level up to an altitude of 1000 meters.[2]
Echis omanensis from Wadi Wurrayah National Park.
- ^ "Echis omanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. 2012. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T199580A2604601.en.
- ^ a b Species Echis omanensis at The Reptile Database