13,306 observationsLeast Concern
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Reptilia βΊOrder: Squamata βΊFamily: Colubridae βΊGenus: Nerodia
About
Nerodia rhombifer, commonly known as the diamondback water snake, is a species of nonvenomous natricine colubrid endemic to the central United States and northern Mexico. There are three recognized subspecies of N. rhombifer, including the nominotypical subspecies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Diamondback Watersnake is Nerodia rhombifer.
- Diamondback Watersnake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Diamondback Watersnake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Diamondback Watersnake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Diamondback Watersnake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Diamondback Watersnake belongs to the family Colubridae.
- Diamondback Watersnake belongs to the genus Nerodia.