2,103 observationsLeast Concern
Iberian Grass Snake
Natrix astreptophora
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Colubridae ›Genus: Natrix
About
Natrix astreptophora, the red-eyed grass snake or the Iberian grass snake, is a species of natricine snake found in the Iberian Peninsula, south of France, and some coastal areas in Maghreb, from Tangier to Tunisia. Long considered a subspecies of the European grass snake, Natrix natrix, the subspecies was split off from that taxon in 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Iberian Grass Snake is Natrix astreptophora.
- The Iberian Grass Snake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Iberian Grass Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Iberian Grass Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Iberian Grass Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Iberian Grass Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Iberian Grass Snake belongs to the family Colubridae.
- Iberian Grass Snake belongs to the genus Natrix.