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Definition of wagner viper
wagner viper
Plural:Wagner vipers
• noun
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A species of venomous viper (Montivipera wagneri) native to the rocky, mountainous regions of eastern Turkey and northwestern Iran, characterized by its distinctive ocellated pattern and highly threatened conservation status.
Example
"Conservationists are working urgently to protect the fragmented habitat of the Wagner viper in the highlands of eastern Turkey."
Word Nuance & Usage
Typically capitalized as 'Wagner's viper' or 'Wagner viper' in literature. It is often referred to by its scientific name, Montivipera wagneri, in herpetological contexts.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wagner viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wagner-viper