VUVulnerable
Uzungwe Mountain Bush Viper
Atheris barbouri
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atheris_barbouri
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in VIPERIDAE
Threatened in Tanzania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Uzungwe Mountain Bush Viper classified as Vulnerable?
Uzungwe Mountain Bush 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 Uzungwe Mountain Bush Viper live?
Uzungwe Mountain Bush Viper occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Uzungwe Mountain Bush Viper?
The main threats to Uzungwe Mountain Bush Viper are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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