Crotalus lorenzoensis

Crotalus lorenzoensis is a species of pit viper.

Description
These vipers are usually smaller than their counterparts on the mainland.

Geographic range
C. lorenzoensis is only known from the type locality, which is San Lorenzo Island, thus making it an endemic species.

Habitat
The snakes live mainly in rocky areas and arroyo bottoms, sometimes in dunes near the coast and in cavities formed by adjacent boulders.

Conservation status
This species is classified as "Least Concern" (LC) on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.