642 observationsLeast Concern
Queretaran Dusky Rattlesnake
Crotalus aquilus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Viperidae ›Genus: Crotalus
About
Crotalus aquilus is a venomous pit viper species found in the highlands of central Mexico. No subspecies is currently recognized. The specific name, aquilus, is Latin for "eagle" and refers to the high altitude at which this species is found.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Queretaran Dusky Rattlesnake is Crotalus aquilus.
- The Queretaran Dusky Rattlesnake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Queretaran Dusky Rattlesnake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Queretaran Dusky Rattlesnake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Queretaran Dusky Rattlesnake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Queretaran Dusky Rattlesnake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Queretaran Dusky Rattlesnake belongs to the family Viperidae.
- Queretaran Dusky Rattlesnake belongs to the genus Crotalus.