Bothriechis torvus

Bothriechis torvus is a species of pit viper. Although once listed as a synonym of Bothriechis schlegelii, it was revalidated in a 2024 revision of the latter species.^[1][2] It is known from southeastern Panama and from Antioquia, Colombia.^[1]

Bothriechis torvus
Specimens from Colombia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Serpentes
Family:	Viperidae
Genus:	Bothriechis
Species:	B. torvus
Binomial name
Bothriechis torvus (Posada Arango [es], 1889)
Synonyms[1]
Thanatophis torvus Posada Arango, 1889 Teleuraspis birri Posada Arango, 1909

Bothriechis torvus is an arboreal snake that can grow to a total length of 378 mm (14.9 in) in males and 657 mm (25.9 in) in females.^[1]