Bothrops pubescens (Cope, 1870)

Taxonomy and Family Classification

Bothrops pubescens is a venomous snake species belonging to the Viperidae family.

Geographical Distribution

This species is distributed in Brazil and Uruguay.

Diet Composition

The diet of Bothrops pubescens is made up of small mammals, which account for 56.2 percent of the individual prey recorded, anurans at 21.2%, lizards at 7.5%, and birds at 5.0%.

Prey to Predator Mass Ratio

The mass ratio of prey to predator for this species ranges from 0.002 to 0.627.

Habitat Preference

Bothrops pubescens typically inhabits disturbed areas, most often areas located close to forests.