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
Manuel Mendoza Manuel Mendoza Manuel Alberto Mendoza Rezabala (born January 19, 1989 in Portoviejo) is an Ecuadorian football goalkeeper who plays for Técnico Universitario. Mendoza has been playing professionally for LDU Portoviejo in recent times although he has not been a regular. He is expected to play more games for his club because of the stellar performance in the 2009 South American Youth Championship. In December 2009, he transferred to LDU Quito. Mendoza played a starting rolein Ecuador's participation in the 2009 South American Youth Championship. He had great performances for Ecuador's campaign. Against Peru he was close to saving a penalty