Reptilia - Ophidia - Colubridae

Belongs to Elaphe according to J. N. Laurenti 1768

Sister taxa: Elaphe algorensis, Elaphe guttata, Elaphe kansensis, Elaphe kohfidischi, Elaphe kormosi, Elaphe nebraskensis, Elaphe obsoleta, Elaphe paralongissima, Elaphe praelongissima, Elaphe szyndlari, Elaphe vulpina

Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore