''Bothrops monsignifer'' is a species of snake in the family Viperidae. It is native to Peru and

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Taxonomy

The

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for the species is composed of the Latin words for mountain''(mons)'' and fire''(igifer)'', which together mean volcano, in reference to the place where the first specimen in Bolivia was photographed, Refugio Los Volcanes in Santa Cruz.

Distribution and habitat

The species is found in Cordillera Oriental of the

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from southern Peru to central Bolivia. It is restricted to montane forests with lower humidity and which lack large trees.

References

monsignifer Snakes of South America Reptiles of Bolivia Reptiles of Peru Reptiles described in 2019 Taxa named by Juan Carlos Chaparro Taxa named by Pablo J. Venegas {{Alethinophidia-stub