12,659 observationsVulnerable
barred grass snake
Natrix helvetica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Colubridae ›Genus: Natrix
About
The barred grass snake (Natrix helvetica) is a non-venomous colubrid snake from Western Europe, living in and close to water. It was included within the grass snake species, Natrix natrix, until August 2017, when genetic analysis led to its reclassification as a separate species.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of barred grass snake is Natrix helvetica.
- The barred grass snake has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- barred grass snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- barred grass snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- barred grass snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- barred grass snake belongs to the order Squamata.
- barred grass snake belongs to the family Colubridae.
- barred grass snake belongs to the genus Natrix.