Masticophis schotti

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Masticophis schotti

Masticophis schotti, commonly known as Schott's whip snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae.

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Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Masticophis
Species:
M. schotti
Binomial name
Masticophis schotti
Baird & Girard, 1853
Synonyms
  • Coluber schotti (Baird & Girard, 1853)
  • Masticophis taeniatus schotti Baird & Girard, 1853
  • Coluber taeniatus schotti (Baird & Girard, 1853)
  • Masticophis ruthveni Ortenburger, 1923
  • Masticophis taeniatus ruthveni Ortenburger, 1923
  • Coluber taeniatus ruthveni (Ortenburger, 1923)
  • Masticophis taeniatus australis Smith, 1941
  • Coluber taeniatus australis (Smith, 1941)
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Geographic range

The species is found in United States in Texas and in western Mexico.[2] It lives up to an altitude of 2300 meters.[1]

Subspecies

  • Masticophis schotti ruthveni Ortenburger, 1923Ruthven's whip snake
  • Masticophis schotti schotti Baird & Girard, 1853 – Schott's whip snake

Etymology

Its species name was given to it in honor of Arthur Schott.[2] The subspecies Masticophis schotti ruthveni is named in honor of Alexander Grant Ruthven.

References

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