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Mangrove Viper
Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus
- Worldwide
- 1,336 observations
- Group
- Reptiles
About
Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus is a venomous pit viper species native to India, Bangladesh and Southeast Asia. Two subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Recent sightings near Medan
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Mar 6, 2026Sumatera Utara, IDObserver: Sotiris KountourasView observation from Mar 6, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Feb 12, 2026Sumatera Utara, IDObserver: Jake SmithView observation from Feb 12, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Nov 22, 2025IndonesiaObserver: brechtheusequinView observation from Nov 22, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Nov 22, 2025IndonesiaObserver: brechtheusequinView observation from Nov 22, 2025 on iNaturalist