2,265 observationsLeast Concern
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Reptilia βΊOrder: Squamata βΊFamily: Colubridae βΊGenus: Cemophora
About
Cemophora coccinea is a nonvenomous species of colubrid snake commonly known as the scarlet snake. It is the only member of its genus. They are native to the southeastern United States. There are three subspecies of C. coccinea.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Scarletsnake is Cemophora coccinea.
- Scarletsnake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Scarletsnake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Scarletsnake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Scarletsnake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Scarletsnake belongs to the family Colubridae.
- Scarletsnake belongs to the genus Cemophora.