30,495 observationsLeast Concern
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Reptilia βΊOrder: Squamata βΊFamily: Colubridae βΊGenus: Thamnophis
About
The western terrestrial garter snake (Thamnophis elegans) is a western North American species of colubrid snake. At least five subspecies are currently recognized.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is Thamnophis elegans.
- Western Terrestrial Garter Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Western Terrestrial Garter Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Western Terrestrial Garter Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Western Terrestrial Garter Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Western Terrestrial Garter Snake belongs to the family Colubridae.
- Western Terrestrial Garter Snake belongs to the genus Thamnophis.