AnAge entry for Bothrops jararaca
Classification (HAGRID: 03244)
- Taxonomy
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
Order: Squamata
Family: Viperidae
Genus: Bothrops
- Species
- Bothrops jararaca
- Common name
- Jararaca
Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits
- Maximum longevity
- Not yet established
- Observations
Not much is known about the longevity of these animals, though they have been known to live 6.5 years in captivity [0485]. Considering the longevity of similar species, however, maximum longevity could be significantly underestimated.
Life history traits (averages)
- No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.
Metabolism
No information on metabolism is available.
References
- [0485] Andrew Snider and J. Bowler (1992), Longevity of Reptiles and Amphibians in North American Collections, Second Edition
External Resources
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- ITIS 634867
- Animal Diversity Web
- ADW account
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- NCBI Taxonomy
- Taxonomy ID 8724
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