Bothrops pauloensis is a species of pit viper from Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia - most commonly Cerrado.[1] It is named specifically after São Paulo.[2] As with all vipers, it is Venomous.[3]
| Bothrops pauloensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Viperidae |
| Genus: | Bothrops |
| Species: | B. pauloensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Bothrops pauloensis Amaral, 1925
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Description
editBothrops pauloensis displays stripes on the sides of its head behind the eyes as well as 11 to 25 blotches along the sides of its body. The colouration is highly variable, but it is often cream with black blotches. The placement of the blotches is also variable, but they are often distanced from each other.[2]
Venom
editThe venom of Bothrops pauloensis' has been researched for its toxins' possible therapeutic effects.[3]
| Toxin | Effects |
|---|---|
| C-type lectin | Bactericidal |
| LAAO | Antiplatelet
Antitumoral Bactericidal Leishmanicidal |
| Metalloproteinases | Antiangiogenic
Antiplatelet Fibrinogenolytic |
| Phospholipase | Antiplatelet
Antitumoral Bactericidal Leishmanicidal |
| Serine proteinase | Defibrinating |
Habitat
editBothrops pauloensis is often in high altitude areas at 200–500 m (660–1,640 ft) with a high humidity and low temperature.[4]
Reproduction
editBothrops pauloensis reproduces sexually and is ovoviviparous.[2]
References
edit- ^ Machado, Taís; Silva, Vinícius X.; Silva, Maria José de J. (February 2014). "Phylogenetic relationships within Bothrops neuwiedi group (Serpentes, Squamata): Geographically highly-structured lineages, evidence of introgressive hybridization and Neogene/Quaternary diversification". Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 71: 1–14. Bibcode:2014MolPE..71....1M. doi:10.1016/j.ympev.2013.10.003. ISSN 1055-7903. PMID 24140980.
- ^ a b c "Bothrops pauloensis". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ a b Rodrigues, Veridiana M.; Lopes, Daiana S.; Castanheira, Leticia E.; Gimenes, Sarah N. C.; Souza, Dayane L. Naves de; Ache, David C.; Borges, Isabela P.; Yoneyama, Kelly A. G.; Rodrigues, Renata S. (2015). "Bothrops pauloensis Snake Venom Toxins: The Search for New Therapeutic Models". Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry. 15 (7): 670–684. doi:10.2174/1568026615666150217120347. PMID 25686731.
- ^ Amaral, Afrânio do (1925). A general consideration of snake poisoning and observations on neotropical pit-vipers. US: Harvard University Press. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.100696.