906 observationsLeast Concern
Japanese Four-lined Ratsnake
Elaphe quadrivirgata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Reptilia βΊOrder: Squamata βΊFamily: Colubridae βΊGenus: Elaphe
About
Elaphe quadrivirgata, commonly known as the Japanese four-lined ratsnake or the Japanese striped snake (Japanese: shimahebi = striped snake), is a species of non-venomous colubrid snake native to Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Japanese Four-lined Ratsnake is Elaphe quadrivirgata.
- Japanese Four-lined Ratsnake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Japanese Four-lined Ratsnake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Japanese Four-lined Ratsnake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Japanese Four-lined Ratsnake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Japanese Four-lined Ratsnake belongs to the family Colubridae.
- Japanese Four-lined Ratsnake belongs to the genus Elaphe.