Montivipera albicornuta
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Montivipera albicornuta faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its mountainous range. Collection for the international reptile trade poses an additional threat, as this distinctive viper is sought after by collectors. Climate change may further restrict its already limited high-altitude habitat, forcing populations into increasingly fragmented refugia.
Habitat
This viper inhabits rocky mountainous terrain, typically found in alpine and subalpine zones at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It favors areas with scattered vegetation, rocky outcrops, and stone walls that provide shelter and thermoregulation opportunities.
