Masticophis mentovarius | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Masticophis |
Species: | M. mentovarius |
Binomial name | |
Masticophis mentovarius | |
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