Elaphe guttata Linnaeus 1766 (corn snake)

Reptilia - Squamata - Colubridae

Alternative combination: Coluber guttatus

Belongs to Elaphe according to D. Parmley and J. A. Holman 1995

Sister taxa: Elaphe algorensis, Elaphe kansensis, Elaphe kohfidischi, Elaphe kormosi, Elaphe longissima, Elaphe nebraskensis, Elaphe obsoleta, Elaphe paralongissima, Elaphe praelongissima, Elaphe quatuorlineata, Elaphe szyndlari, Elaphe vulpina, Elaphis boulei

Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore

Distribution:

• Quaternary of United States (10: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Texas, Virginia collections)

• Blancan of United States (2: Nebraska)

• Hemphillian of United States (2: Nebraska)

Total: 14 collections each including a single occurrence

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