Crotalus ericsmithi
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| Crotalus ericsmithi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Viperidae |
| Genus: | Crotalus |
| Species: | C. ericsmithi |
| Binomial name | |
| Crotalus ericsmithi Campbell & Flores-Villela, 2008 | |
Crotalus ericsmithi, commonly known as the Guerreran long-tailed rattlesnake, is a species of venomous snake of the family Viperidae. The species is indigenous to southeastern Mexico.
The specific name, ericsmithi, is in honor of American herpetologist Eric N. Smith.[1][2]
Geographic range
Habitat
Distinguishing characteristics
Compared to most other rattlesnakes, C. ericsmithi has an unusually long tail with a very small rattle.[1]
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