black rat snake
(Pantherophis obsoletus )
This species is Native to certain parts of the United States but may be invasive to others
Selected Images
Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
Domain: Eukarya |
Kingdom: Animalia |
Phylum: Chordata |
Class: Reptilia |
Order: Squamata |
Suborder: Serpentes |
Family: Colubridae |
Subfamily: Colubrinae |
Genus: Pantherophis |
Pantherophis obsoletus |
References
Common Name Reference: Derived from taxonomy / Generic common name
Scientific Name Reference: Zicha O. (ed.) (1999-2010) BioLib. http://www.biolib.cz/en