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Central American Indigo Snake

Drymarchon melanurus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Middle American indigo snake (Drymarchon melanurus), also known as the blacktail cribo, is a large, nonvenomous, colubrid snake species found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. In addition to the nominotypical subspecies, it has one recognized subspecies, D. m. erebennus commonly known as the Texas indigo snake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Central American Indigo Snake?
The scientific name of Central American Indigo Snake is Drymarchon melanurus.
What is the conservation status of Central American Indigo Snake?
The Central American Indigo Snake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Central American Indigo Snake belong to?
Central American Indigo Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Central American Indigo Snake belong to?
Central American Indigo Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Central American Indigo Snake belong to?
Central American Indigo Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Central American Indigo Snake belong to?
Central American Indigo Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Central American Indigo Snake belong to?
Central American Indigo Snake belongs to the family Colubridae.
What genus does Central American Indigo Snake belong to?
Central American Indigo Snake belongs to the genus Drymarchon.