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Echis omanensis is a venomous viper species endemic to Oman and the United Arab Emirates on the Arabian Peninsula. No subspecies are currently recognized."Common name: Oman saw-scaled viper"

Distribution
This species of viper is found in northern Oman and the United Arab Emirates, on the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula. It can be found in elevations from sea level up to 1000 m.

The type locality given is "Wadi as Siji, region of Masafi (25°18’ N, 56°10’ E), United Arab Emirates."

Habitat
The species is found in rocky desert areas, but not in sandy ones.

Description
In his description, Babocsay indicated that this species measures about 70 centimetres (28 in) in length, including 10 cm for the tail. Its back is grayish with large spots on the sides. Its ventral surface is yellowish-white to grayish-white.