Wagler

Wagler is a surname of German origin. It is borne by a number of individuals and is also used in scientific naming to honor people with the name.

In zoological nomenclature, the specific epithet wagleri appears in Tropidolaemus wagleri, commonly known as Wagler’s pit viper or the temple pit viper. This venomous arboreal snake occurs in parts of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. It is typically active during the day and shows sexual dimorphism, with females larger and more brightly colored than males. The name Wagler’s pit viper is widely used in field guides and herpetology texts.

The epithet wagleri honors the German naturalist Johann Georg Wagler, who contributed to early taxonomy and natural history. Through his work, his name was memorialized in the scientific name of this species.

Beyond this species, Wagler appears as a surname among scientists, educators, and other professionals, and it also occurs in historical and contemporary literature related to natural history. The term Wagler can thus refer to people bearing the surname as well as to taxonomic names that commemorate them.