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California Mountain Kingsnake

Lampropeltis zonata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Colubridae ›Genus: Lampropeltis

About

Lampropeltis zonata, or the California mountain kingsnake, is a species of nonvenomous colubrid snake, which is endemic to North America. It is a coral snake mimic, having a similar pattern consisting of red, black, and yellow on its body, but the snake is completely harmless. Five subspecies are recognized in the U.S., including the nominotypical subspecies, with two subspecies recognized in Mexico.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of California Mountain Kingsnake?
The scientific name of California Mountain Kingsnake is Lampropeltis zonata.
What kingdom does California Mountain Kingsnake belong to?
California Mountain Kingsnake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does California Mountain Kingsnake belong to?
California Mountain Kingsnake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does California Mountain Kingsnake belong to?
California Mountain Kingsnake belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does California Mountain Kingsnake belong to?
California Mountain Kingsnake belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does California Mountain Kingsnake belong to?
California Mountain Kingsnake belongs to the family Colubridae.
What genus does California Mountain Kingsnake belong to?
California Mountain Kingsnake belongs to the genus Lampropeltis.