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Definition of taiwan habu

taiwan habu

Plural:Taiwan habus
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A highly venomous pit viper species (Trimeresurus mucrosquamatus) native to Taiwan, southern China, and parts of Southeast Asia, characterized by its distinct brown-spotted pattern and aggressive defensive behavior.

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"During the nocturnal survey in the mountainous forests of Taipei, the herpetologist carefully documented the presence of a Taiwan habu."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The term specifically refers to the species Trimeresurus mucrosquamatus and must not be confused with the Okinawan habu (Protobothrops flavoviridis), which is a different venomous snake sharing the 'habu' namesake.

• Nearby Words

taipan
taipei
taiwan
taiwan habu
taiwan stink snake
taiwanese
tajikistan

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Taiwan habu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/taiwan-habu
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