Wildlifeof China
Steppe Viper
Vipers
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Vipera renardi
China Red List: Endangered (EN)
Basic stats
Habitat
Shrubland, grassland and rocky areas, 0–2,500 m
Range
Ukraine and Russia through Central Asia and Mongolia to China
Vipera renardi is a venomous viper found from eastern Europe through Central Asia to Mongolia and China. Five subspecies are recognised. Its natural habitats are shrubland, grassland and rocky areas at altitudes from sea level to about 2,500 m. (The Reptile Database; Wikipedia, general species account)
It is ovoviviparous. The Reptile Database lists China as part of its range without giving a regional breakdown. (The Reptile Database; Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Steppe Viper live in?
- Shrubland, grassland and rocky areas, 0–2,500 m
- Where is the Steppe Viper found?
- Ukraine and Russia through Central Asia and Mongolia to China