Mixcoatlus
''Mixcoatlus'' is a small genus of pit vipers endemic to Mexico. The genus was created in 2011. The name ''Mixcoatlus'' is derived from the Náhuatl, Nahuatl word ''Mixcoatl'' or "cloud serpent", a deity of the Aztecs, Aztec and several other Mesoamerican civilizations. This name also refers to the geographic restriction of this clade to elevations above 2,000 meters. Species There are three species: *''Mixcoatlus barbouri'' (Dunn, 1919) *''Mixcoatlus browni'' (Shreve, 1938) *''Mixcoatlus melanurus'' (Müller, 1923) References

Crotalinae Snakes of North America Endemic reptiles of Mexico Snake genera {{snake-stub ...
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Mixcoatlus Browni
''Mixcoatlus browni'' (commonly known as Brown's montane pit viper, sometimes Mexican montane pitviper) is a species of pit viper found at high elevations in Guerrero, Mexico. This species was previously placed in the genus '' Agkistrodon'', where it was considered to be a junior synonym of '' Cerrophidion barbouri''. Molecular evidence has since demonstrated that ''M. browni'' is a distinct species and the genus name was subsequently changed. The genus ''Mixcoatlus'' is derived from the Nahuatl word '' Mixcoatl'' or "cloud serpent", a deity of the Aztec and several other Mesoamerica civilizations. This name also refers to the geographic restriction of this clade to elevations above . Description Not much is known about this species. This species is diurnal and it is usually found basking or moving throughout the day. This species has been seen by researchers to have more of a prehensile tail than other species in this genus. There is currently no evidence to suggest that ''M. b ...
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