Black/Speckled² Kingsnake

(Lampropeltis nigra)

Yarrow, 1882

Genus 

Lampropeltis

Species

getula¹ nigra 

Subspecies

nigra¹

Common Name

Black Kingsnake, Speckled Kingsnake²

Other Names

Guinea Snake, Say’s Kingsnake

Conservation

Status

Global: G5
Alabama: S5
(What does this mean?)
 
Alabama Speckled High Conservation Concern: P2²
Alabama Black Low Conservation Concern: P4

Taxa imperiled because of three of four of the following rarity; very limited, disjunct, or peripheral distribution; decreasing population trend/population viability problems; specialized habitat needs/habitat vulnerability due to natural/human-caused factors. Timely research and/or conservation action needed.

Taxa that are secure, yet conservation concerns exist because of one of four of the following: relative abundance; limited, disjunct, or peripheral distribution; decreasing population trend/population viability problems; specialized habitat needs/increasing habitat vulnerability due to natural/human-caused factors. Research on specific problems suggested.

Taxon

Lampropeltis getula nigra — GUYER et al. 2018 get paper here

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¹ Evaluation and research conducted by GUYER et al. 2018 does not recognize elevation to species status.

² The state of Alabama ADCNR recognizes the speckled variant as warranting conservation interest.

Description:

 Description

  Scale distinction:  Smooth dorsal scales in 19-25 rows usually 21 (midbody). A single anal plate. Split subcaudial scales.

Habitat:

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Distribution:

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feeding habits

Breeding:

 breeding habits

Ecology:

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Outdoor Alabama Black King
Outdoor Alabama Speckled King

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