1,717 observationsLeast Concern
Coast Night Snake
Hypsiglena ochrorhynchus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Reptilia βΊOrder: Squamata βΊFamily: Colubridae βΊGenus: Hypsiglena
About
Hypsiglena ochrorhynchus, also known commonly as the coast night snake and the spotted night snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to California in the United States and to the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico. There are eight recognized subspecies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Coast Night Snake is Hypsiglena ochrorhynchus.
- Coast Night Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Coast Night Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Coast Night Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Coast Night Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Coast Night Snake belongs to the family Colubridae.
- Coast Night Snake belongs to the genus Hypsiglena.