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Crotalus willardi amabilis

Subspecies of Mexican ridge-nosed rattlesnake From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Crotalus willardi amabilis
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Crotalus willardi amabilis, the Del Nido ridge-nosed rattlesnake, is a subspecies of ridge-nosed rattlesnake native to Sierra del Nido, Chihuahua, Mexico. As with all rattlesnakes, it is venomous.[1]

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Description

Crotalus willardi amabilis is recognised by its facial stripes, its red/pink colouration and its specific scale counts. The subspecies is distinguished from its sister subspecies by a higher number of dorsal blotches which averages 39.5.[2]

Sexual dimorphism can be seen in its specific scale counts and tail length, with males' tails averaging 11.5% of their length, and females' tails averaging 9.3%.[2]

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Habitat

The subspecies is known to inhabit isolated, high, forested areas of Sierra del Nido.[2]

Reproduction

Crotalus willardi amabilis is known to be ovoviviparous.[1]

References

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