Crotalus intermedius
| Crotalus intermedius | |
|---|---|
| A Mexican small-headed rattlesnake rests on rocks | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Viperidae |
| Genus: | Crotalus |
| Species: | C. intermedius |
| Binomial name | |
| Crotalus intermedius Troschel, 1865 | |
| Synonyms | |
Crotalus intermedius (common name Mexican small-headed rattlesnake) is a pit viper species found in central and southern Mexico. Like all other pit vipers, it is venomous. Three subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.