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Definition of variable bush viper

variable bush viper

Plural:variable bush vipers
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variable bush viper Lexical Profile

• noun

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A highly venomous arboreal viper species (Atheris squamigera) endemic to the dense rainforests of western and central Africa, characterized by its heavily keeled, dragon-like scales and exceptionally wide range of color variations, including bright green, yellow, red, and dull grey.

Example

"During the night excursion in the Congo Basin, the herpetologist carefully photographed a brilliant yellow variable bush viper coiled on a low-hanging branch."

Word Origin & Etymology

The common name describes the species' highly diverse coloration (variable) and its preferred natural habitat in the low foliage and shrubs (bush) of African rainforests.

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