Sonoran Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum cingulum
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- M. f. cingulum – Cochise Co, AZ – photo by Steve Bledsoe
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- M. f. cingulum – Cochise Co, AZ – photo by Steve Bledsoe
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- M. f. cingulum – Cochise Co, AZ – photo by Steve Bledsoe
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- M. f. cingulum – Cochise Co, AZ – photo by Steve Bledsoe
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- Map by Steve Bledsoe, SWCHR
DISTRIBUTION: In our region, Masticophis f. cingulum occurs in southeastern Arizona.
LEGAL STATUS: No Listings
MEANING OF SCIENTIFIC NAME: Masticophis flagellum cingulum (Lowe & Woodin – 1954)
Genus: Masticophis, Greek – mastix = whip + ophis = snake, serpent
Species: flagellum, Latin = whip – ref. braided appearance of the tail
Subspecies: cingulum, Latin = collar or girdle – ref. light band crossing the nape of the neck
Ref. Ellen Beltz 2006
Ref. E. Jeager 1962