Narrow-headed Garter Snake
Thamnophis rufipunctatus (Cope, 1875)
Species Data
| Spanish Name(s) | Culebra de Agua de Cabeza-angosta |
|---|---|
| U.S. Range | Arizona and New Mexico |
| Mexican Range | Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango and Sonora |
| Legal Status | Endangered in New Mexico. Threatened in Arizona. Consult provincial or state pages for legal restrictions on keeping this species in captivity. |
| Diet | Aquatic prey, mostly fish. Reports of tadpoles and ambystomatid salamander larvae. |
| Max. Recorded Length | 95.3 cm |
| Pet Trade Availability | Not available or unknown availability. |
| Captivity Rating | No data available. |
Description
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Invalid Subspecies
- Southern Durango Spotted Garter Snake
Thamnophis rufipunctatus nigronuchalis Thompson, 1957 - Now considered a separate species, T. nigronuchalis.
- Chiahuahuan Narrow-headed Garter Snake
Thamnophis rufipunctatus unilabialis Tanner, 1985 - Rossman et al. consider the diagnostic differences too insignificant to recognize the Mexican populations as a subspecies.
The Garter Snakes: Evolution and Ecology
The Snake Scientist
