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Definition of mangshan pit viper
mangshan pit viper
Plural:mangshan pit vipers
mangshan pit viper Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, highly venomous species of pit viper endemic to the Mount Mang region in Hunan and Guangdong provinces, China, characterized by its striking green, brown, and black camouflage resembling moss or lichen.
Example
"Conservationists are working tirelessly to protect the endangered Mangshan pit viper from habitat loss and the illegal pet trade."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named after its native habitat, Mount Mang (Mangshan) in Hunan Province, China, where it was discovered in 1989, combined with 'pit viper', noting the heat-sensing loreal pits characteristic of the subfamily Crotalinae.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mangshan pit viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mangshan pit viper