Okinawan Habu (<i>Protobothrops flavoviridis</i>) (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Okinawan Habu (<i>Protobothrops flavoviridis</i>)

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The Okinawan habu is endemic to the Ryukyu islands of Japan. It is the longest and the most venomous of the three habu species found in the region.

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Prof. Hiroki Shibata

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