Angola blind snake

Angola blind snake

Afrotyphlops angolensis

Silhouette: Jessica Tingle · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
at Akagera National Park
1 Verified sightings at Akagera National Park From 2019 to 2026
3 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026

About the Angola blind snake

The Angola blind snake or Angolan blind snake (Afrotyphlops angolensis) is a species of snake in the Typhlopidae family. While named after its type locality in Angola, it is widespread in Central and East Africa. Specifically, it is found in Angola, northern Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi.

Afrotyphlops angolensis occurs in a variety of habitats, including Afromontane forest, lowland tropical moist forest, grassland mosaic, and bushland. It appears to prefer moister habitats. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Akagera National Park

Akagera Gracile Blind Snake

Akagera Gracile Blind Snake

Reptile

Letheobia akagerae

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Akagera National Park 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Insufficient data
2 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
Insufficient data
3 Virunga National Park 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
Insufficient data
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