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Scientific Name
Lampropeltis getula nigra
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Lampropeltis getula nigra (Yarrow, 1882)
Park
Mammoth Cave National Park (MACA)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
black kingsnake
Park Synonyms
Lampropeltis getulus nigra
Taxonomic Hierarchy
KingdomAnimalia
SubkingdomBilateria
Infrakingdom Deuterostomia
PhylumChordata
SubphylumVertebrata
Infraphylum Gnathostomata
SuperclassTetrapoda
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
SuborderSerpentes
InfraorderAlethinophidia
FamilyColubridae
SubfamilyColubrinae
GenusLampropeltis
SpeciesLampropeltis nigra
SubspeciesLampropeltis getula nigra
Occurrence
Present
Occurrence Notes
Data Source: MacGregor 2007, Bibkey #644170
Nativeness
Native
Abundance
Uncommon
Abundance Notes
uncommon to rare
Seasonality Tags
  • Breeder
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
23
References
3
Vouchers
1
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
Bill Moore
Last Modified Date
8/23/2007 12:00:00 AM
Notes
Park Species Data Source: Berry 1969
Other Parks
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (ABLI)
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (BISO)
Obed Wild and Scenic River (OBRI)
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