Echis borkini
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Viperidae
Genus: Echis
Species:
E. borkini
Binomial name
Echis borkini
Cherlin, 1990
Synonyms[2]

Echis varius borkini Cherlin, 1990

Echis borkini is a species of viper.[1][2] Like all vipers, it is venomous. It was originally described as subspecies of Echis varius.[2]

Geographic range

The snake is found in southwestern Saudi Arabia and western Yemen.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Sindaco, R.; Al Jumaily, M.M. (2012). "Echis borkini". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T203726A2771020. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T203726A2771020.en. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Echis borkini at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 11 May 2021.


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