Masticophis schotti
Species of snake
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Masticophis schotti, commonly known as Schott's whip snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae.
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Masticophis |
| Species: | M. schotti |
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Geographic range
Subspecies
- Masticophis schotti ruthveni Ortenburger, 1923 – Ruthven'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.
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