5,380 observationsLeast Concern
Red Diamond Rattlesnake
Crotalus ruber
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Reptilia βΊOrder: Squamata βΊFamily: Viperidae βΊGenus: Crotalus
About
Crotalus ruber is a venomous pit viper species found in southwestern California in the United States and Baja California in Mexico. Three subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Red Diamond Rattlesnake is Crotalus ruber.
- Red Diamond Rattlesnake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Red Diamond Rattlesnake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Red Diamond Rattlesnake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Red Diamond Rattlesnake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Red Diamond Rattlesnake belongs to the family Viperidae.
- Red Diamond Rattlesnake belongs to the genus Crotalus.