About Cerrophidion sasai Jadin, Townsend, Castoe & Campbell, 2012
Taxonomy and Naming
Cerrophidion sasai, commonly known as the Costa Rica montane pitviper, is a venomous pitviper species first formally described by Jadin, Townsend, Castoe & Campbell in 2012.
General Distribution
Its geographic range extends from southeastern Mexico to western Panama.
Costa Rica Range and Altitude
Within Costa Rica, it occurs in the Cordillera Central and Cordillera de Talamanca, at altitudes ranging from 1,460 to 2,875 m (4,790 to 9,430 ft).
Activity Pattern and Diet
This is a diurnal species, and its typical diet includes small mammals, birds, lizards, other snakes, amphibians, and arthropods.
