Northern Pencil Snake
Mimophis occultus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPsammophiidae (Sand Snakes)
- GenusMimophis (Mahafaly Snakes)
- SpeciesMimophis occultus (Northern Pencil Snake)
16 Verified sightings at Ankarafantsika National Park From 2019 to 2026
16 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
March Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Northern Pencil Snake
Recent sightings of Northern Pencil Snake in Ankarafantsika National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankarafantsika National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Northern Pencil Snake in Ankarafantsika National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Northern Pencil Snake sighting in Ankarafantsika National Park, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Northern Pencil Snake in Ankarafantsika National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Northern Pencil Snake in Ankarafantsika National Park in our monthly data.