Masticophis flagellum: Where It Lives, Map & Facts

Where the masticophis flagellum lives – recorded in 2 countries, with quick facts from Wikidata and an introduction from Wikipedia.

Scientific name	Masticophis flagellum
Group	Snakes
Status	Least concern (Wikidata, IUCN category label)
Found in	2 countries
Continents	North America
Class	Reptile
Order	Squamata
Family	Colubridae

Where does the masticophis flagellum live?

Open-licence (CC0 / CC BY) wild records published on GBIF place the masticophis flagellum in 2 countries and territories across North America.

Countries with at least a handful of records (a minimum share of the species’ records, to leave out vagrants and escapes). Records with coordinates only; captive and fossil records excluded.

Is the masticophis flagellum endangered?

The masticophis flagellum’s conservation status recorded in Wikidata is “Least concern” (an IUCN Red List category label). Source: Wikidata.

What kind of animal is the masticophis flagellum?

The masticophis flagellum (Masticophis flagellum) is a reptile in the order Squamata and the family Colubridae, genus Masticophis. (Taxonomy from Wikidata.)

About the masticophis flagellum

Masticophis flagellum is a species of nonvenomous colubrid snake, commonly referred to as the coachwhip, whip snake or the red racer. It is endemic to the United States and Mexico. Three subspecies are recognized (including the nominotypical subspecies). It is listed as a species of Least Concern by the IUCN.

Text in “About” is quoted from the Wikipedia article Masticophis flagellum (revision 1379652458), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: lead section excerpted verbatim, formatting removed. Quick facts, taxonomy and status: Wikidata Q43373908 (CC0). Countries and pin: GBIF.org occurrence records (CC0 / CC BY 4.0).