VUVulnerable
Kenya Horned Viper
Bitis worthingtoni
Unknown
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorShrubland· majorGrassland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in VIPERIDAE
Threatened in Kenya
Frequently asked questions
Why is Kenya Horned Viper classified as Vulnerable?
Kenya Horned Viper is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Kenya Horned Viper live?
Kenya Horned Viper occurs in Kenya. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kenya Horned Viper?
The main threats to Kenya Horned Viper are 2.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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