Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Serpentes Rank Species | Phylum Chordata | |
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Similar Tantilla, Southeastern crown snake, Snake, Rim rock crown snake, Reptile | ||
The Florida crowned snake (Tantilla relicta) is a species of colubrid snake native only to Florida.
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Geographic range
T. relicta is found in central peninsular Florida.
Description
T. relicta is a small species with a maximum recorded total length (including tail) of 24 cm (9.5 in).
It has a light body color and darker head.
Subspecies
Three subspecies are recognized, including the nominotypical subspecies.
Etymology
The subspecific name, neilli, is in honor of American herpetologist Wilfred T. Neill.
References
Florida crowned snake Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA