🌿Native Nature

Eastern Massasauga

Sistrurus catenatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Viperidae ›Genus: Sistrurus

About

The massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus) is a rattlesnake species found in midwestern North America from southern Ontario to northern Mexico, and parts of the United States in between. Three subspecies are currently recognized including the nominate subspecies described here. As with all rattlesnakes, it is a pit viper (and as with all pit vipers, it is venomous).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Massasauga?
The scientific name of Eastern Massasauga is Sistrurus catenatus.
What kingdom does Eastern Massasauga belong to?
Eastern Massasauga belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eastern Massasauga belong to?
Eastern Massasauga belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eastern Massasauga belong to?
Eastern Massasauga belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Eastern Massasauga belong to?
Eastern Massasauga belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Eastern Massasauga belong to?
Eastern Massasauga belongs to the family Viperidae.
What genus does Eastern Massasauga belong to?
Eastern Massasauga belongs to the genus Sistrurus.