Impostor Flame-Snake
Oxyrhopus vanidicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusOxyrhopus
- SpeciesOxyrhopus vanidicus (Impostor Flame-Snake)
About the Impostor Flame-Snake
Oxyrhopus vanidicus is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Impostor Flame-Snake in Amacayacu National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Impostor Flame-Snake in Amacayacu National Natural Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Impostor Flame-Snake sighting in Amacayacu National Natural Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Impostor Flame-Snake in Amacayacu National Natural Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Impostor Flame-Snake in Amacayacu National Natural Park in our monthly data.