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Spotted Night Adder
Causus maculatus
- Worldwide
- 143 observations
- Group
- Reptiles
About
Causus maculatus is venomous viper species found mainly in West- and Central Africa. No subspecies are currently recognized. Common names include forest rhombic night adder, West African night adder and spotted night adder.
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Recent sightings near Lagos
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Jul 20, 2026Lekki Conservation Centre - Headquarters, Eti-Osa, Lagos, NGObserver: hammedojoView observation from Jul 20, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 6, 2026Lekki Conservation Centre - Headquarters, Eti-Osa, Lagos, NGObserver: hammedojoView observation from Jul 6, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jun 15, 2026Conservation, Lekki Penninsula II, Lekki 106104, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Charles AnyebeView observation from Jun 15, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jun 13, 2026Lekki Penninsula II, Lagos 106104, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Muhammad JaloView observation from Jun 13, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Feb 12, 2026Lekki Penninsula II, Lagos 106104, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Muhammad JaloView observation from Feb 12, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 23, 2024Lekki Penninsula II, Lagos 106104, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Muhammad JaloView observation from Aug 23, 2024 on iNaturalist