Crotalus durissus maricelae, also known commonly as the Maricela rattlesnake, is a subspecies of venomous pit viper. The subspecies is endemic to Venezuela.
The subspecific name, maricelae, is in honor of Venezuelan biologist Maricela Soda (1966âÂÂ1992).
The Maricela rattlesnake is a slender snake, less than a meter (39 inches) in length. It is greenish brown or dark brown, and it displays 22âÂÂ24 light rhomboid markings. Its underside is cream-colored at the head, turning to gray for the rest of the body.
Crotalus durissus maricelae is known to inhabit the upper basin of the Nuestra Señora River. The Maricela rattlesnake prefers arid areas at elevations of .
The Maricela rattlesnake's status as a valid taxon is debated, but recent studies declare it a valid subspecies.