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Hong Kong Biodiversity Database
Hong Kong Biodiversity Database
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General Information
Ovophis tonkinensis
Tonkin Pit Viper
Animal Group:
Reptile
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Reptilia
Order:
Squamata
Family:
Viperidae
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Status
Least Concern
Fellowes
et al.
(2002)
Local Concern
Distribution
Distribution in Hong Kong
Distributed in the mountain forest and grassland in Tai Mo Shan and on Lantau Peak.
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References
More on Reptile in HK
Karsen, S. J., Lau, M.W.N, & Bogadek, A. (1998).
Hong Kong Amphibians and Reptiles
(2nd Edition). Provisional Urban Council Hong Kong.