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Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Taxonomy

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

About

Pituophis catenifer is a species of nonvenomous colubrid snake endemic to North America. Nine subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominotypical subspecies, Pituophis catenifer catenifer, described here. This snake is often mistaken for the prairie rattlesnake, but can be easily distinguished from a rattlesnake by the lack of black and white banding on its tail and by the shape of its head, which is narrower than a rattlesnake's.

Frequently Asked Questions

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