The Red Racer and CLHS
Although red racer has not been seen on campus in
recent memory, it has been seen in the area.
Kingdom: Animalia
Common Name:
Red Racer (Red Coachwhip)
Scientific Name: Masticophis flagellum piceus
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Anamalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Masticophis
Species: flagellum
Natural Range
The red racer can be found throughout southern California,
Arizona, and Nevada. Click here to
see a distribution map.
Interesting Facts
Red racers are often found dead on the road
because of their tendency to eat roadkill. Red racers are extremely fast
and difficult to catch. They are also capable of climbing trees.
Links
Find out more here:
The Red Racer and CLHS
Although red racer has not been seen on campus in
recent memory, it has been seen in the area.