Montivipera xanthina

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Taxonomy [top]

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family
ANIMALIA CHORDATA REPTILIA SQUAMATA VIPERIDAE

Scientific Name: Montivipera xanthina
Species Authority (Gray, 1849)
Common Name/s:
English – Ottoman Viper
Synonym/s:
Daboia xanthina
Vipera xanthina

Assessment Information [top]

Red List Category & Criteria: Least Concern     ver 3.1
Year Assessed: 2006
Assessor/s Böhme, W., Lymberakis, P., Tok, V., Ugurtas, I., Sevinç, M. & Crochet, P-A.
Evaluator/s: Stuart, S.N. & Cox, N. (Global Reptile Assessment)
Justification:
Listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, and because it is unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a more threatened category.

Geographic Range [top]

Range Description: This species is found in northeastern Greece and in Turkey (western, southern and central Anatolia). In Greece it is also present on the islands of Lesbos, Chios, Samos, Patmos, Leipsoi, Leros, Kalymnos, Kos, Symi, Chalki and Oenousses. It ranges from sea level up to 2,500 m asl.
Countries:
Native:
Greece; Turkey

Population [top]

Population: It can be common in upland areas.
Population Trend: Decreasing

Habitat and Ecology [top]

Habitat and Ecology: This species is found in Mediterranean scrubland and mountain steppe habitats. It can be found in rural gardens, cultivated land, olive groves and among ruins. The females give birth to between two and 15 young.
Systems: Terrestrial

Threats [top]

Major Threat(s): A number populations in western Anatolia, Turkey, appear to be threatened by overcollection for the pet trade. There is some illegal export of this species from Turkey. There is some localised persecution of this species when it is encountered.

Conservation Actions [top]

Conservation Actions: This species is listed on Annex II of the Bern Convention. It is present in many protected areas in southeast Anatolia, Turkey and in Greece as well. No further conservation measures are needed.
Citation: Böhme, W., Lymberakis, P., Tok, V., Ugurtas, I., Sevinç, M. & Crochet, P-A. 2006. Montivipera xanthina. In: IUCN 2008. 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 22 November 2008.
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