About Bothrops diporus Cope, 1862
Bothrops diporus can be identified by its dark color pattern: it has a lighter base color, marked mainly by fused dark triangular markings. This pattern is similar to that of B. ayerbei, which has two rounded dark blotches at the base of each triangle. Observed individuals of Bothrops diporus have reached around 70 to 80 cm (28 to 31 inches) in length. This species has been recorded in the Vermejo River region, along the border between Paraguay and Argentina. Bothrops diporus reproduces sexually, and it is ovoviviparous.
