2,096 observationsSNR
Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake
Crotalus ornatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Reptilia βΊOrder: Squamata βΊFamily: Viperidae βΊGenus: Crotalus
About
Crotalus molossus is a venomous pit viper species found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Four subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake is Crotalus ornatus.
- Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake belongs to the family Viperidae.
- Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake belongs to the genus Crotalus.