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Smooth Greensnake

Opheodrys vernalis

Taxonomy

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

About

The smooth green snake (Opheodrys vernalis) is species of North American nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is also referred to as the grass snake. It is a slender, "small medium" snake that measures 36–51 cm (14–20 in) as an adult. It gets its common name from its smooth dorsal scales, as opposed to the rough green snake, which has keeled dorsal scales. The smooth green snake is found in marshes, meadows, open woods, and along...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Smooth Greensnake?
The scientific name of Smooth Greensnake is Opheodrys vernalis.
What kingdom does Smooth Greensnake belong to?
Smooth Greensnake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Smooth Greensnake belong to?
Smooth Greensnake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Smooth Greensnake belong to?
Smooth Greensnake belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Smooth Greensnake belong to?
Smooth Greensnake belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Smooth Greensnake belong to?
Smooth Greensnake belongs to the family Colubridae.
What genus does Smooth Greensnake belong to?
Smooth Greensnake belongs to the genus Opheodrys.