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Basic information

Trimeresurus insularis

White-lipped island pitviper

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderAmphisbaenians
FamilyViper
GenusAsian Lanceheads
English name
White-lipped island pitviper
Alternative names
Sunda Island Pitviper, Ular viper timur
Synonyms
Trimeresurus viridis
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Forest
Microhabitat
Arboreal, Terrestrial
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Size and appearance

Body length
max 930 mm
Body mass
max 422 g
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 8.9 years
Activity
Nocturnal
Diet
Carnivore
Foraging mode
Ambush
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Reproduction and development

Reproductive mode
Viviparous
Clutch size
14–17 individuals
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Health and safety

Venomous
Yes
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, eol traitbank, ReptTraits, SquamBase
Original documentation
ReptTraits · figshare-v4
Original documentation
SquamBase · 19480 · dryad-v5