Crotalus intermedius

(Crotalus intermedius)

Description

Common name: Mexican small-headed rattlesnakeCrotalus intermedius is a venomous pit viper species found in central and southern Mexico. Three subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Reptilia

Order:Squamata

Family:Viperidae

Genus:Crotalus

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