A novel species of pit viper, the smallest in its venomous subfamily, has been found by personnel at Thale Ban National Park in Satun, a southern province of Thailand.
Saengsuree Songthong, the national park’s chief, alongside along with his assistant Nakhen Kaweethanatham and research official Bunyarit Dechochai, stumbled upon the hitherto unknown species of pit vipers during a short break under a limestone shelter.
In order to ascertain the species of the snakes, they took pictures and shared them with a researcher. It was later confirmed that the team had certainly found a new species, reported Bangkok Post.
Saengsuree revealed that the newfound species, scientifically christened Trimeresurus ciliaris, is also referred to as the limestone eyelash pit viper. It bears shut resemblance to the Trimeresurus venustus, or the gorgeous pit viper.
However, in accordance with the nationwide park’s chief, the limestone eyelash pit viper is of a smaller size than the attractive pit viper. This new breed is characterised by its larger eyelashes and nostril, together with extra distinct patterns on its lateral scales.
In August, in the lush Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary, situated in the Betong district of Yala province, researchers have made a exceptional discovery, two new species of flowers, belonging to the Annonaceae family – which hosts the well-known custard apple – have been identified by a group from Prince of Songkla University (PSU).
The finding was announced this week by Charan Leeratiwong, an eminent professor at PSU’s Faculty of Science. Complementing Thai researchers on this quest was Professor David M Johnson, hailing from the Biological Science Department of Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio, United States. Their collective endeavours have been supported by the diligent officials on the Hala Bala Wildlife Research Station. To read Authentic concerning the story click HERE.
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