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The shovelnose sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus) [5] is the smallest species of freshwater sturgeon native to North America. It is often called hackleback , sand sturgeon , or switchtail . Switchtail refers to the long filament found on the upper lobe of the caudal fin (often broken off as adults).
Midland Brown Snake Storeria dekayi wrightorum. Northern Red-bellied Snake Storeria occipitomaculata occipitomaculata. Flat-headed Snake Tantilla gracilus. Western Ribbon Snake Thamnophis proximus proximus. Plains Garter Snake Thamnophis radix. Eastern Garter Snake Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis. Lined Snake Tropidoclonian lineatum. Rough Earth ...
There is a large amount of fresh water present due to the Mississippi River, Missouri River, and Lake of the Ozarks, with numerous smaller rivers, streams, and lakes. North of the Missouri River, the state is primarily rolling hills of the Great Plains , whereas south of the Missouri River, the state is dominated by the oak-hickory Central U.S ...
Western pygmy rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius streckeri), Wayne County, Missouri (13 April 2018)S. miliarius is a small species but bulky when it comes to width, [5] with adults usually growing to 40–60 cm (16–24 in) in total length (including tail).
The snake is found in the US states of Missouri, Texas, Kansas, Illinois, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas and in Mexico. The flathead snake is a small snake with adults growing to 18–20 cm (7–8 in). They feed on arthropods such as centipedes.
Missouri’s native ecosystems offer a breathtaking display of biodiversity — but some of the state’s natural habitats are under attack. The damage caused by a handful of invasive species can ...
Missouri is home to six venomous snakes, and the Eastern Copperhead is the most common. Here’s what to do in the rare event of a bite.
Texas blind snake (Rena dulcis) on a hand. Relatively small snakes, leptotyphlopids rarely exceed 30 cm (12 in) in length; only Trilepida macrolepis and Leptotyphlops occidentalis grow larger. The cranium and upper jaws are immobile and no teeth are in the upper jaw.