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Definition of common lancehead

common lancehead

Plural:common lanceheads
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A highly venomous pit viper species (Bothrops atrox) native to the tropical lowlands of northern South America east of the Andes, characterized by its sharply triangular head, leaf-like camouflage, and significant danger to humans.

Example

"Because of its excellent camouflage and tendency to inhabit agricultural areas, the common lancehead is responsible for the majority of snakebites in the Amazon basin."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While technically referring specifically to the species Bothrops atrox, the term is frequently confused in general parlance with the closely related 'fer-de-lance' (Bothrops asper).

• Nearby Words

common grackle
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common krait
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Common lancehead. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/common-lancehead
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