Crotalus lannomi
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Crotalus lannomi is a species of rattlesnake ( Crotalus ), of which less than ten specimens from western Jalisco , Mexico , are scientifically known. The holotype was found dead on the street.
features
The holotype of Crotalus lannomi had a body length of 64 centimeters, of which 7 centimeters make up the tail. The shape of the snake is short with a broad head and a very small tail rattle. The basic color of the snake is gray, with a row of black spots on it as a pattern.
distribution and habitat
The first scientifically known snake of this species was found dead in the Mexican state of Jalisco, data on the actual range are not available. Since the first description, only six more copies have become known. The region is forested and has rocky parts.
Snake venom
Specific effects and ingredients of the venom of this snake are unknown.
literature
- Chris Mattison: Rattlers! - A natural history of rattlesnakes. Blandford, London 1996; P. 112; ISBN 0-7137-2534-6
Web links
- Crotalus lannomi in The Reptile Database
- Crotalus lannomi inthe IUCN 2013 Red List of Threatened Species . Posted by: Ponce-Campos, P. & García Aguayo, A., 2007. Retrieved October 5, 2013.