Meaning of the word massasauga in English

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massasauga

US /ˌmæsəˈsɔːɡə/
UK /ˌmæsəˈsɔːɡə/
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Noun

a small, venomous rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus) native to North America, characterized by its stout body, keeled scales, and a rattle at the end of its tail. It is typically found in wetlands and grasslands.

Example:
The hiker spotted a massasauga coiled near the marsh.
Conservation efforts are underway to protect the endangered massasauga.