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Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Colubridae ›Genus: Arizona

About

Arizona elegans is a species of medium-sized colubrid snake commonly referred to as the glossy snake or the faded snake, which is endemic to the southwestern United States and Mexico. The genus Arizona has only one officially recognized species, A. elegans, with several subspecies. Some have recommended that A. elegans occidentalis be granted full species status.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Glossy Snake?
The scientific name of Glossy Snake is Arizona elegans.
What kingdom does Glossy Snake belong to?
Glossy Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Glossy Snake belong to?
Glossy Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Glossy Snake belong to?
Glossy Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Glossy Snake belong to?
Glossy Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Glossy Snake belong to?
Glossy Snake belongs to the family Colubridae.
What genus does Glossy Snake belong to?
Glossy Snake belongs to the genus Arizona.