Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Order Squamata Scientific name Regina rigida sinicola | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Serpentes Rank Subspecies | |
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Similar Regina rigida, Glossy crayfish snake, Regina grahamii, Regina, Regina alleni | ||
Gulf crayfish snake
The Gulf crayfish snake (Regina rigida sinicola) is a subspecies of nonvenomous snake endemic to the southeastern United States.
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Description
It averages 20 inches (51 cm) when fully grown, with a record of 31.5 inches (80 cm). Its color is best described as chocolate brown.
Diet
This subspecies feeds almost entirely on crayfish.
Taxonomy
Close relatives of the Gulf crayfish snake are the glossy crayfish snake (Regina rigida rigida) and the Delta crayfish snake (Regina rigida deltae).
References
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