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Blue rattlesnake

Crotalaria verrucosa

Not Evaluated

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The Blue rattlesnake (Crotalaria verrucosa) is a species in the genus Crotalaria. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, Seychelles), Asia (Philippines, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea, Samoa), and South America (4 countries).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Crotalaria verrucosa (Blue rattlesnake)

Similar Species in Crotalaria

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Arrowhead Rattlebox

Crotalaria sagittalis

Least Concern

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birdflower

Crotalaria agatiflora

Not Evaluated

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Birdflower Rattlepod

Crotalaria cunninghamii

Crotalaria quinquefolia

Crotalaria lanceolata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue rattlesnake?

The scientific name of Blue rattlesnake is Crotalaria verrucosa. It belongs to the genus Crotalaria.

Where does Blue rattlesnake live?

Blue rattlesnake is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, Seychelles), Asia (Philippines, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea, Samoa), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Guatemala, Guyana, Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Samoa.

What family does Blue rattlesnake belong to?

Blue rattlesnake (Crotalaria verrucosa) belongs to the genus Crotalaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Blue rattlesnake belong to?

Blue rattlesnake (Crotalaria verrucosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Blue rattlesnake?

The closest relatives of Blue rattlesnake in the genus Crotalaria include Arrowhead Rattlebox, birdflower, Birdflower Rattlepod, Bluebush Pea, Caracas rattlebox.