AnAge entry for Nerodia taxispilota

Classification (HAGRID: 03375)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Colubridae
                    Genus: Nerodia
Species
Nerodia taxispilota
Common name
Brown water snake
Synonyms
Natrix taxispilota, Coluber taxispilotus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
6.1 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 451
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Questionable
Observations

Considering the longevity of similar species, maximum longevity in this species could be significantly underestimated.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight
2,153 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 174255
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 46262
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