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Regina (genus)

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Suborder
  
Serpentes

Subfamily
  
Natricinae

Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Genus

Subphylum
  
Vertebrata

Family
  
Colubridae

Scientific name
  
Regina

Higher classification
  
Natricinae

Order
  
Scaled reptiles

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Lower classifications
  
Glossy crayfish snake, Regina grahamii, Regina alleni, Queen snake

Regina is a genus of semiaquatic colubrid snakes known as crayfish snakes, named after their primary choice of diet. The genus consists of four species which are found predominantly in the southern and eastern United States.

Species

  • Striped crayfish snake, Regina alleni (Garman, 1874)
  • Graham's crayfish snake, Regina grahamii Baird & Girard, 1853
  • Glossy crayfish snake, Regina rigida (Say, 1825)
  • Queen snake, Regina septemvittata (Say, 1825)
  • References

    Regina (genus) Wikipedia