ORGAN PIPE SHOVEL-NOSED SNAKE
Chionactis palarostris organica

Chionactis palarostris organica from  the vicinity  of  Organ Pipe Cactus  National  Monument  south  of  Ajo   in   Pima   Co.,   Az.                                                                       Photo by Randy Babb

Chionactis palarostris organica  from south of Ajo  in  Pima Co., Arizona                                 Photo courtesy of Randy Babb, Az PARC

Chionactis  palarostris  organica  from   vicinity  of   the   Organ Pipe Cactus   National   Monument    in   Pima   County,   Arizona                                            Photo courtesy of Tom Brennan, Az PARC

Distribution:  In our region, this species occurs only in a small area around Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument located south of Ajo in the southwestern portion of Pima County, Arizona. Legal Status:  Chionactis palarostris organica is a Protected Species in the state of Arizona.

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