Dossier
pitviper
Coverage of pitviper in the Nexus archive.
- DNA reveals a hidden pitviper species in China
A vivid green pitviper in Sichuan, China, was identified as a new species through DNA analysis, previously mistaken for a common snake. Named after Laozi, the species exhibits sexual dimorphism in stripes and eye colors, underscoring the potential for undiscovered species in well-studied regions.