| Scientific Name | Coluber constrictor |
| Category | D |
| Taxon | Reptiles |
| Climate Change Vulnerability Score | Less Vulnerable |
The North American Racer (Coluber constrictor) is a thin-bodied snake (up to 150 cm [59 in] long) found in grasslands, forests, and fields throughout North America, including Doña Ana, Eddy, Otero, and Sierra Counties. It is not venomous and relies instead on its speed and agility. It eats mostly small mammals, birds, and reptiles. The North American Racer will experience a high degree of climate exposure and has a high adaptive capacity. Overall, it has a Climate Change Vulnerability Index ranking of Less Vulnerable under both Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 4.5 and RCP 8.5 Scenarios. The North American Racer’s climate change vulnerability is impacted by abiotic niche factors, which influence its ability to respond to climate change impacts.
