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Caracas rattlebox

Crotalaria micans

Least Concern

About

The Caracas Rattlebox (Crotalaria micans) is a species in the genus Crotalaria. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 9 distinct biome types. Populations are also found

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 9 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Madagascar), Asia (6 countries), North America (El Salvador, Honduras, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Crotalaria micans (Caracas rattlebox)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese chocalho-de-cascavel

Similar Species in Crotalaria

Crotalaria lanceolata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Caracas rattlebox?

The scientific name of Caracas rattlebox is Crotalaria micans. It belongs to the genus Crotalaria.

What is the conservation status of Caracas rattlebox?

Caracas rattlebox (Crotalaria micans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Caracas rattlebox live?

Caracas rattlebox is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Madagascar), Asia (6 countries), North America (El Salvador, Honduras, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Congo (DRC), El Salvador, Fiji, Honduras, India, Japan.

What family does Caracas rattlebox belong to?

Caracas rattlebox (Crotalaria micans) belongs to the genus Crotalaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Caracas rattlebox endangered?

No, Caracas rattlebox (Crotalaria micans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Caracas rattlebox belong to?

Caracas rattlebox (Crotalaria micans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Caracas rattlebox?

The closest relatives of Caracas rattlebox in the genus Crotalaria include Birdflower Rattlepod, Bluebush Pea, Blue rattlesnake, Lanceleaf rattlebox, Longbeak rattlebox.