Where is *Bothrops jararaca* endemic, spanning southern Brazil into which two other countries?
Answer
Northeastern Paraguay and northern Argentina
*Bothrops jararaca* is indigenous to a specific ecological zone in South America, characterized by rich biodiversity. The distribution begins in southern Brazil and extends southward and westward. This range explicitly includes portions of northeastern Paraguay and continues into northern Argentina, with a specific mention of the Misiones province within Argentina being part of its established habitat.
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