Scientific Name - Hypnale nepa Laurenti, 1768


  • Group
  • Sub-group
  • Family
  • Genus
  • Common names
    Polonthelissa (S) Merrem’s hump-nosed viper (E)
  • Habitat
  • Origin
    Endemic
  • National conservation status
    EN-Endangered
  • Legal status
    Protected
  • Similar species
  • All vernacular names
Hypnale nepa Laurenti, 1768

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