AnAge entry for Crotalus durissus

Classification (HAGRID: 03626)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Viperidae
                    Genus: Crotalus
Species
Crotalus durissus
Common name
Cascabel rattlesnake

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
19.8 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 485
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

Record longevity is probably significantly underestimated [0448].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
1,095 days
Male sexual maturity
1,095 days
Gestation
120 days
Litter size
6 (viviparous)
Weight at birth
14 g
Adult weight
1,150 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 563936
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8731
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