Lampropeltis ruthveni
| Lampropeltis ruthveni | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Subfamily: | Colubrinae |
| Genus: | Lampropeltis |
| Species: | L. ruthveni |
| Binomial name | |
| Lampropeltis ruthveni Blanchard, 1920[2] | |
Lampropeltis ruthveni (common name: Ruthven's kingsnake) is a species of kingsnake in the family Colubridae.[1][3] It was described by Frank Blanchard in 1920 and named after Alexander Grant Ruthven.[3] It is endemic to Mexico.[1][3]
Habitat and conservation
Lampropeltis ruthveni occurs in thorn forest and pine-oak forest. It is a common species but its abundance is decreasing. It is collected for the international pet trade (sometimes illegally), and also habitat loss (deforestation) is a threat.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Ponce-Campos, P. & Flores-Villela, O. (2007). "Lampropeltis ruthveni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ↑ Blanchard, F. N. (1920): A synopsis of the king snakes: Genus Lampropeltis Fitzinger. Occasional Papers of the Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan, vol. 87, p. 1-7
- 1 2 3 Lampropeltis ruthveni at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 2 September 2015.
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