HABITAT AND ECOLOGY This nocturnal species occurs in montaine and coastal rainforests and wet forests. Individuals can often be found over hanging streams and in bushes. It is not clear whether it can persist in degraded habitats (I. Das pers. comm. February 2012).
No species-specific conservation measures are required for this widespread species.
CLASS : Reptilia
ORDER : Squamata
FAMILY : Viperidae
GENUS : Trimeresurus
SPECIES : Pope's Pit Viper (Trimeresurus popeiorum)
Conservation status : Least Concern
Update : 06 April 2017