Neotropical Rattlesnake
Crotalus durissus
- Class
- Reptile
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,110
- Most observed in
- 🇧🇷 Brazil
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Crotalus durissus, known as the South American rattlesnake, tropical rattlesnake, and by other names, is a highly venomous pit viper species found in South America. It is the most widely distributed member of its genus. Currently, seven subspecies are recognized.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Crotalus durissus”.