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Crotalus tigris

Crotalus tigris

9.9
A rattlesnake with tiger-like bands found in dry hills and canyons of southern Arizona and Mexico
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Crotalus tigris can be recognized by its unique pattern of irregular cross-bands, which helps it blend into its arid environment.

Examples

  • Wildlife biologists carefully monitored the population of Crotalus tigris in the Arizona desert.

  • You can identify Crotalus tigris by its distinctive pattern and relatively small size.

  • The Crotalus tigris is known for its small, rattle-tipped tail and tiger-like crossbands.

  • The Crotalus tigris is known for its distinctive cross-bands.

  • Have you ever seen a Crotalus tigris in the wild?

  • Wildlife researchers documented the behavior of the Crotalus tigris as it navigates its native habitat in southern Arizona.

  • Many hikers are cautious around the Crotalus tigris, as its bite can be dangerous if not treated promptly.

Synonyms

tiger rattlesnake
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  • US
9.1

A venomous snake with dark cross bands that lives in dry rocky canyons of southern Arizona and Mexico

is the scientific Latin name used in formal biological naming

Surface Forms

Crotalus tigris singular
Crotalus tigrises plural

Morphology

Crotalus + tigris

This is a Linnaean binomial combining the genus name 'Crotalus' (a rattlesnake) with the specific epithet 'tigris' (Latin for 'tiger' or 'tiger-like'). If a learner knows both constituents, the meaning—essentially a tiger-striped or tiger-like rattlesnake—is directly derivable from the parts and follows common biological naming conventions, so it is transparent.

Etymology

Crotalus tigris may come from old words that describe the snake's look. The first part, Crotalus, means 'rattle' because of the small rattle on its tail, and the second part, tigris, means 'tiger' for its dark bands like a tiger, so the name points to the snake's rattling tail and striped pattern.