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Scientific Name
Virginia valeriae valeriae
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Virginia valeriae valeriae Baird and Girard, 1853
Park
Obed Wild and Scenic River (OBRI)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
eastern earth snake
Park Synonyms
Taxonomic Hierarchy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Subkingdom | Bilateria |
| Infrakingdom | Deuterostomia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Infraphylum | Gnathostomata |
| Superclass | Tetrapoda |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Infraorder | Alethinophidia |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Subfamily | Natricinae |
| Genus | Haldea |
| Species | Haldea valeriae |
| Subspecies | Virginia valeriae valeriae |
Occurrence
Probably Present
Occurrence Notes
Species not found during 2005 survey, but expected in park based on past surveys of adjacent areas, and suitability of habitat within the park. Taylor et al. cited a collection from Catoosa Wildlife Management Area on 18 June 1977 near Rockwood. The snake is adept at staying out of sight, but is found in abandoned fields and along trails in or near deciduous forests.; Data Source: Meade, L. 2005. Herpetofauna Survey of Obed Wild and Scenic River. Third Rock Consultants, Lexington, KY; Taylor, C. R. McKitrick, M. Pelton. 1981. Terrestrial Vertebrate Inventory of the Obed Wild and Scenic River, Tennessee. Final Report for the NPS, University of TN, Knoxville.
Nativeness
Native
Abundance
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
0
References
Vouchers
0
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
sac - I & M Office
Created Date
12/13/1999 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
ERaskin@nps.gov
Last Modified Date
9/13/2018 8:21:04 AM
Notes
Park Species Detail: El.Site Db Code: USNPSERO*8767. TNC Code: ARADB39023., Park Species Data Source: Meade, L. S. April 2005. Herpetofauna survey of Obed Wild and Scenic river. Third Rock Consultants, Lexington,KY.
