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Definition of stejneger pit viper

stejneger pit viper

Plural:stejneger pit vipers
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A venomous species of arboreal pit viper (Trimeresurus stejnegeri) native to Southeast Asia, southern China, and Taiwan, distinguished by its vibrant green coloration, a reddish or white lateral stripe, and highly developed heat-sensing pits used for hunting.

Example

"During a nocturnal survey in the mountainous forests of Taiwan, the research team carefully photographed a Stejneger pit viper coiled motionless around a bamboo branch."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often grouped informally under the broad term 'bamboo viper', the name should technically retain the capitalization of 'Stejneger' as it is derived from a proper noun.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stejneger pit viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stejneger-pit-viper
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