1,200 observationsLeast Concern
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Colubridae ›Genus: Sonora
About
The western ground snake (Sonora semiannulata) is a species of small, harmless colubrid snake. The species is endemic to North America. It is sometimes referred to as the common ground snake or variable ground snake, as its patterning and coloration can vary widely, even within the same geographic region. Another common name is miter snake referring to the head marking which suggests a bishop's miter; the synonym "episcopus " (Latin for "bishop") is a similar allusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ground Snake is Sonora semiannulata.
- Ground Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Ground Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Ground Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Ground Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Ground Snake belongs to the family Colubridae.
- Ground Snake belongs to the genus Sonora.