Crotalus mitchellii

(Cope, 1861)

Vernacular names
English : Speckled rattlesnake
French : Crotale de Mitchell

Classification
Class : Reptilia
Order : Squamata
Family : Viperidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can reach a length of 1 m, generally less. Very wide triangular head. Coloration is speckled to mottled grey-beige to grey-brown with indistinct dark blotches and bands on back and flanks. Tail is cream with irregular black bands.

Range and habitat
The species is found in North America and is endemic to Mexico, only occurring in the southern half of Baja California peninsula and nearby islands. Lives in open woodlands and scrubland in arid to semi-desertic areas.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species is fairly common where suitable habitat occurs within its range. Found in protected areas.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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