Lampropeltis getula Lampropeltis getula Least concern
Where the lampropeltis getula lives – recorded in 1 country, with quick facts from Wikidata and an introduction from Wikipedia.
Pin and shaded countries are approximate. The pin is a representative wild-collected museum specimen (a central record among 5 open-licence GBIF records – few open-licence observations were available), not an official range. Method · Records on GBIF · See snakes on the world map
| Scientific name | Lampropeltis getula |
|---|---|
| Group | Snakes |
| Status | Least concern (Wikidata, IUCN category label) |
| Found in | 1 country |
| Continents | North America |
| Class | Reptile |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Colubridae |
Where does the lampropeltis getula live?
Open-licence (CC0 / CC BY) wild records published on GBIF place the lampropeltis getula in 1 country or territory across North America.
Countries with at least a handful of records (a minimum share of the species’ records, to leave out vagrants and escapes). Records with coordinates only; captive and fossil records excluded.
Is the lampropeltis getula endangered?
The lampropeltis getula’s conservation status recorded in Wikidata is “Least concern” (an IUCN Red List category label). Source: Wikidata.
What kind of animal is the lampropeltis getula?
The lampropeltis getula (Lampropeltis getula) is a reptile in the order Squamata and the family Colubridae, genus Lampropeltis. (Taxonomy from Wikidata.)
About the lampropeltis getula
Lampropeltis getula, commonly known as the eastern kingsnake, the common kingsnake, and the chain kingsnake, is a species of harmless snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to the southeastern United States. It has long been a favorite among collectors. Four subspecies are recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here. Each of these taxa had previously been described as distinct species for more than a century.
Text in “About” is quoted from the Wikipedia article Lampropeltis getula (revision 1371452448), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: lead section excerpted verbatim, formatting removed. Quick facts, taxonomy and status: Wikidata Q747093 (CC0). Countries and pin: GBIF.org occurrence records (CC0 / CC BY 4.0).
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