Crotalus lorenzoensis
Species of snake
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Crotalus lorenzoensis is a species of pit viper.[4]
| Crotalus lorenzoensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Viperidae |
| Genus: | Crotalus |
| Species: | C. lorenzoensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Crotalus lorenzoensis Radcliffe & Maslin, 1975 | |
| Synonyms | |
Description
These vipers are usually smaller than their counterparts on the mainland.[5]
Geographic range
C. lorenzoensis is only known from the type locality, which is San Lorenzo Island, thus making it an endemic species.[2]
Habitat
Conservation status
This species is classified as "Least Concern" (LC) on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.