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Tamaulipan Rock Rattlesnake

Crotalus morulus

Taxonomy

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

About

Crotalus morulus, or the Tamaulipan rock rattlesnake, is a species of rattlesnake from Mexico, closely related to and previously considered a subspecies of Crotalus lepidus. The name morulus comes from the Latin word morus for mulberry in reference to their mottled patterns. As with all rattlesnakes, it is venomous.

Frequently Asked Questions

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