🌿Native Nature

Viperine Snake

Natrix maura

Taxonomy

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

About

Natrix maura is a natricine water snake of the genus Natrix. Its common name is viperine water snake or viperine snake. Despite its common names, it is not a member of the subfamily Viperinae. This nonvenomous, semiaquatic, fish-eating snake was given its common names due to behavioural and aesthetic similarities with sympatric adder species.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Viperine Snake?
The scientific name of Viperine Snake is Natrix maura.
What is the conservation status of Viperine Snake?
The Viperine Snake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Viperine Snake belong to?
Viperine Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Viperine Snake belong to?
Viperine Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Viperine Snake belong to?
Viperine Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Viperine Snake belong to?
Viperine Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Viperine Snake belong to?
Viperine Snake belongs to the family Colubridae.
What genus does Viperine Snake belong to?
Viperine Snake belongs to the genus Natrix.