Bothrops ammodytoides is known as "Yarará ñata" (Spanish for "short-nosed yarará"), making reference to its characteristic snout. Found only in Argentina in the provinces of Buenos Aires, Catamarca, Córdoba, Chubut, La Pampa, La Rioja, Mendoza, Neuquén, Río Negro, San Juan, San Luis, Santa Cruz and Tucumán. The vertical distribution ranges from sea level to at least altitude. The type locality was first listed as "northern Argentina" and later emended to "province of Mendoza" Campbell and Lamar (1989). The geographic range of "Bothrops ammodytoides" extends to 47° S Latitude, which may make it the world's southernmost snake. Prefers dry regions, occurring in temperate
Provinces of South Korea administrative divisions with equal status: special autonomous province, special city, metropolitan city, and special autonomous city. A special autonomous province (, ) is a province with more autonomy over its economy and more powers are given to the provincial government. Jeju is the only special autonomous province, while Seoul is the only special city and Sejong is the only special autonomous city. Governors for the provinces and mayors for the special/metropolitan cities are elected every four years. Current governors and mayors are listed at List of governors of South Korea. South Korea claims five provinces on the territory controlled by