Record of the occurrence of Lachesis muta (Serpentes, Viperidae) in an Atlantic Forest fragment in Paraíba, Brazil, with comments on the species’ preservation status
In this study, one describes a new record of the bushmaster snake, Lachesis muta, in an Atlantic Forest fragment in the state of Paraíba, northeastern Brazil. This species is regarded as the largest venomous snake from the New World. The specimen was found at night, crossing a narrow shortcut, clos...
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| Main Authors: | Ricardo Rodrigues, Ralph Albuquerque, Diego Santana, Daniel Orsi Laranjeiras, Arielson Protázio, Frederico Gustavo Rodrigues França, Daniel Mesquita |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Biotemas |
| Online Access: | https://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/biotemas/article/view/25539 |
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