Bothrops mattogrossensis Amaral, 1925

Taxon Identification

Bothrops mattogrossensis (scientific name: Bothrops mattogrossensis Amaral, 1925) has distinctive coloration on its supralabial scales.

Supralabial Scale Coloration

These scales are either uniformly colored, or bear large dark markings that cover 50% of the supralabials and always connect beneath the eye.

Body and Head Markings

Large dark markings also appear across the species' body, and the head has stripes surrounding the eyes.

Reproductive Mode

In terms of reproduction, Bothrops mattogrossensis reproduces sexually and is ovoviviparous.