| Erpetogomphus lampropeltis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Erpetogomphus |
| Species: | E. lampropeltis |
| Binomial name | |
| Erpetogomphus lampropeltis Kennedy, 1918 | |
Erpetogomphus lampropeltis, the serpent ringtail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is found in Mexico and the United States.
The milk snake or milksnake, is a species of kingsnake; 24 subspecies are currently recognized. Lampropeltis elapsoides, the scarlet kingsnake, was formerly classified as a 25th subspecies, but is now recognized as a distinct species. The subspecies have strikingly different appearances, and many of them have their own common names. Some authorities suggest that this species could be split into several separate species. They are not venomous to humans.
Kingsnakes are colubrid New World members of the genus Lampropeltis, which includes 26 species. Among these, about 45 subspecies are recognized. They are nonvenomous and ophiophagous in diet.
The scarlet kingsnake or scarlet milk snake is a species of kingsnake found in the southeastern and eastern portions of the United States. Like all kingsnakes, they are nonvenomous. They are found in pine flatwoods, hydric hammocks, pine savannas, mesic pine-oak forests, prairies, cultivated fields, and a variety of suburban habitats; not unusually, people find scarlet kingsnakes in their swimming pools, especially during the spring. Until recently, and for much of the 20th century, scarlet kingsnakes were considered a subspecies of the milk snake; however, Pyron and Bubrink demonstrated the phylogenetic distinction of this species and its closer relationship to the mountain kingsnakes of the southwestern United States. These largely fossorial snakes are the smallest of all the species within the genus Lampropeltis, usually ranging from 40 to 50 cm at maturity. The maximum recorded length is in Jonesboro, AR 76.2 cm (30.0 in). Hatchlings range in size from 8 to 18 cm .
The speckled kingsnake is a nonvenomous species of kingsnake. It is endemic to the United States.
Lampropeltis calligaster is a species of kingsnake known commonly as the prairie kingsnake or yellow-bellied kingsnake.
Erpetogomphus heterodon, the dashed ringtail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is found in Mexico and the United States. Its natural habitat is rivers.
Lampropeltis getula, commonly known as the eastern kingsnake, common kingsnake, or chain kingsnake, is a harmless colubrid species endemic to the United States and Mexico. It has long been a favorite among collectors. Nine subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
Lampropeltis knoblochi, commonly known as the Madrean mountain kingsnake, Knobloch's mountain kingsnake , or the Chihuahuan mountain kingsnake, is a species of colubrid snake residing in western North America.
Lampropeltis pyromelana, the Arizona mountain kingsnake or Sonoran mountain kingsnake, is a species of snake native to Arizona. It can grow up to 36 inches (910 mm) in length.
Lampropeltis nigra, commonly known as the black kingsnake, is a species of nonvenomous colubrid snake indigenous to the United States. It is a species of kingsnake.
Lampropeltis mexicana, the Mexican kingsnake, is a colubrid snake that is endemic to Mexico.
Lampropeltis webbi is a species of king snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Mexico. Currently, there are only five known specimens, with one being a live snake.
Lampropeltis ruthveni is a species of kingsnake in the family Colubridae. The species was described by Frank N. Blanchard in 1920 and named after American herpetologist Alexander Grant Ruthven. It is endemic to Mexico.
Lampropeltis micropholis, commonly known as the Ecuadorian milk snake, is a species of milk snake.
Lampropeltis abnorma, commonly known as the Guatemalan milk snake, is a species of milk snake.
Erpetogomphus crotalinus, the yellow-legged ringtail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. It is found in Central America, North America, and South America.
Erpetogomphus eutainia, the blue-faced ringtail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Erpetogomphus compositus, the white-belted ringtail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Lampropeltis polyzona, commonly known as the Atlantic Central American milksnake, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Mexico.
