3,377 observationsLeast Concern
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Reptilia βΊOrder: Squamata βΊFamily: Colubridae βΊGenus: Lampropeltis
About
Lampropeltis nigra, commonly known as the black kingsnake, is a nonvenomous colubrid species indigenous to the United States. It is a member of the kingsnake genus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Kingsnake is Lampropeltis nigra.
- Black Kingsnake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black Kingsnake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black Kingsnake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Black Kingsnake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Black Kingsnake belongs to the family Colubridae.
- Black Kingsnake belongs to the genus Lampropeltis.