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Definition of aruba island rattlesnake
aruba island rattlesnake
Plural:Aruba Island rattlesnakes
aruba island rattlesnake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A critically endangered, moderately sized venomous pit viper endemic to the scrublands of the Caribbean island of Aruba, known for its pale brown or pinkish coloration and faint dorsal diamond pattern.
Example
"Due to ongoing habitat loss and human encroachment, the Aruba Island rattlesnake is now considered one of the rarest rattlesnake species in the world."
Word Origin & Etymology
Named for its sole native habitat, the Caribbean island of Aruba, combined with 'rattlesnake', referring to the keratinous, rattling tail appendage characteristic of the Crotalus genus.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aruba island rattlesnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aruba island rattlesnake