Crotalus estebanensis

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Crotalus estebanensis

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Viperidae
Genus: Crotalus
Species:
C. estebanensis
Binomial name
Crotalus estebanensis
Klauber, 1949
Location of San Estéban Island
Synonyms
  • Crotalus molossus estebanensis – Klauber, 1949[2]

Crotalus estebanensis, commonly known as the San Esteban Island rattlesnake,

San Estéban Island, Mexico. Like all other pit vipers, it is venomous
.

Description

Adults grow to a maximum reported length of 98.2 cm.[3]

Geographic range

It s known only from the

San Estéban Island, Gulf of California, Mexico.[2]

Conservation status

This species is classified as least concern on the

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (v3.1, 2001).[5] Species are listed as such due to their wide distribution, presumed large population, or because they are unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a more threatened category. The population trend is stable. Year assessed: 2007[6]

References

  1. ^ Frost, D. R. (March 2007). "IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Crotalus estebanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
  2. ^ (volume).
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  4. ^ "Crotalus estebanensis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved September 13, 2007.
  5. ^ Crotalus estebanensis at the IUCN Red List
  6. ^ 2001 Categories & Criteria (version 3.1) at the IUCN Red List

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