365 observationsLeast Concern
Sinaloan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena torquata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Colubridae ›Genus: Hypsiglena
About
Hypsiglena torquata, commonly known as the night snake, is a species of rear-fanged colubrid. It ranges throughout the southwestern and western United States, as well as Mexico and British Columbia, Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Sinaloan Nightsnake is Hypsiglena torquata.
- The Sinaloan Nightsnake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Sinaloan Nightsnake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Sinaloan Nightsnake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Sinaloan Nightsnake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Sinaloan Nightsnake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Sinaloan Nightsnake belongs to the family Colubridae.
- Sinaloan Nightsnake belongs to the genus Hypsiglena.