New data on Montivipera kuhrangica (squamata: serpentes: Viperidae)

Abstract

The first record of Montivipera kuhrangica from outside of its type locality is introduced from a high elevation area of Isfahan province, Iran. The specimens are morphologically consistent with the type-specimen's description, except for the Loreal and Infralabial scales.

Keywords

• new record
• iran
• fauna
• phylogeny
• viperidae
• snake