🌿Native Nature

Japanese Ratsnake

Elaphe climacophora

Taxonomy

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

About

The Japanese rat snake (Elaphe climacophora) is a medium-sized snake found throughout the Japanese archipelago (except the far South West). In Japanese it is known as the aodaishō or "blue general". It is a non-venomous snake, and a member of the colubrid family. It is hunted by eagles and raccoon dogs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Ratsnake?
The scientific name of Japanese Ratsnake is Elaphe climacophora.
What kingdom does Japanese Ratsnake belong to?
Japanese Ratsnake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Japanese Ratsnake belong to?
Japanese Ratsnake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Japanese Ratsnake belong to?
Japanese Ratsnake belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Japanese Ratsnake belong to?
Japanese Ratsnake belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Japanese Ratsnake belong to?
Japanese Ratsnake belongs to the family Colubridae.
What genus does Japanese Ratsnake belong to?
Japanese Ratsnake belongs to the genus Elaphe.