260 observationsLeast Concern
Eastern Indigo Snake
Drymarchon couperi
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Reptilia βΊOrder: Squamata βΊFamily: Colubridae βΊGenus: Drymarchon
About
The eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) is a species of large nonvenomous colubrid snake native to the Eastern United States. It is of note as being the longest native snake species in the U.S.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eastern Indigo Snake is Drymarchon couperi.
- Eastern Indigo Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eastern Indigo Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eastern Indigo Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Eastern Indigo Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Eastern Indigo Snake belongs to the family Colubridae.
- Eastern Indigo Snake belongs to the genus Drymarchon.