Crotalus durissus
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Crotalus durissus, known as the South American rattlesnake,[2] tropical rattlesnake,[4] and by other names, is a highly venomous pit viper species found in South America. It is the most widely distributed member of its genus.[2] Currently, seven subspecies are recognized.[5]
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South American rattlesnake | |
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South American rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus terrificus) | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Viperidae |
Genus: | Crotalus |
Species: | C. durissus |
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Crotalus durissus | |
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