329 observationsLeast Concern
Desert Rosy Boa
Lichanura trivirgata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Reptilia βΊOrder: Squamata βΊFamily: Boidae βΊGenus: Lichanura
About
The rosy boa (Lichanura trivirgata) is a species of snake of the family Boidae. The rosy boa is one of only two members of that family native to the United States, the other being the rubber boa (Charina bottae). The rosy boa is native to the American Southwest, and adjacent Baja California and Sonora, Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Desert Rosy Boa is Lichanura trivirgata.
- Desert Rosy Boa belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Desert Rosy Boa belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Desert Rosy Boa belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Desert Rosy Boa belongs to the order Squamata.
- Desert Rosy Boa belongs to the family Boidae.
- Desert Rosy Boa belongs to the genus Lichanura.