1,733 observationsEndangered
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Reptilia βΊOrder: Squamata βΊFamily: Viperidae βΊGenus: Sistrurus
About
Sistrurus tergeminus, also known as the western massasauga, is a rattlesnake found in the southwestern plains of the United States and northern Mexico. Like all rattlesnakes, it is a pit viper and is venomous.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Massasauga is Sistrurus tergeminus.
- Western Massasauga belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Western Massasauga belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Western Massasauga belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Western Massasauga belongs to the order Squamata.
- Western Massasauga belongs to the family Viperidae.
- Western Massasauga belongs to the genus Sistrurus.