genus sistrurus (Meaning)
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genus sistrurus (n)
pygmy rattlesnakes
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus sistrurus
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pygmy rattlesnakes
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The genus Sistrurus comprises three species of venomous rattlesnakes native to North America.
Sistrurus rattlesnakes are characterized by their distinctive keeled scales and relatively large, blotchy patterns.
The pygmy rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius) is the smallest member of the genus, measuring an average of 20-30 inches in length.
The western massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus) is a medium-sized rattlesnake, typically growing to 30-40 inches in length.
