Cerrophidion tzotzilorum

Cerrophidion tzotzilorum is a venomous pit viper species which is native to southern Mexico. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid.
Etymology.
The specific name, "tzotzilorum" (Latin genitive plural), is in honor of the Tzotzil people.
Description.
"C. tzotzilorum" is terrestrial and moderately stout. Adults probably do not exceed in total length (including tail).
Geographic range.
"C. tzotzilorum" is found in the Meseta Central of Chiapas, Mexico. The type locality given is "10.9 km ESE San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico, elevation ".
Habitat.
The preferred natural habitat of "C. tzotzilorum" is forest.
Diet.
"C. tzotzilorum" is known to prey upon orthopterans and lizards.
Reproduction.
"C. tzotzilorum" is viviparous.
Conservation status.
The species "C. tzotzilorum" is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (v3.1, 2001). Species are listed as such due to their wide distribution, presumed large population, or because it is unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a more threatened category. The population trend is stable. Year assessed: 2007.