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Carphophis Gervais, 1843 - North American Wormsnakes


Missouri Carphophis (North American Wormsnakes)


Native Status

Carphophis (North American Wormsnakes) is native to Missouri.

Linnaean Classification

Kingdom:
Animalia - Animals
Phylum:
Chordata - Chordates
Subphylum:
Vertebrata - Vertebrates
Class:
Reptilia Laurenti, 1768 - Reptiles
Order:
Squamata Oppel, 1811 - Lizards and Snakes
Suborder:
Serpentes Linnaeus, 1758 - Snakes
Family:
Dipsadidae Bonaparte, 1838 - Slender and Robust Rear-fanged Snakes
Genus:
Carphophis Gervais, 1843 - North American Wormsnakes

Recent Taxonomic Synonyms

(none)