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Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake

Crotalus pyrrhus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Viperidae ›Genus: Crotalus

About

Crotalus mitchellii pyrrhus is a venomous pitviper subspecies found in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. A medium-sized snake, it is found mostly in rocky country, active at night and feeding on small mammals. The coloration is variable and depends on the color of the rocks and soil of the habitat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake?
The scientific name of Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake is Crotalus pyrrhus.
What kingdom does Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake belong to?
Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake belong to?
Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake belong to?
Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake belong to?
Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake belong to?
Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake belongs to the family Viperidae.
What genus does Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake belong to?
Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake belongs to the genus Crotalus.