Yellowbelly Snake
Coniophanes fissidens
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusConiophanes (Black-striped Snakes)
- SpeciesConiophanes fissidens (Yellowbelly Snake)
About the Yellowbelly Snake
Coniophanes fissidens, the yellowbelly snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellowbelly Snake in Arenal Volcano National 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 | Pico Bonito National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 2 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Corcovado National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇧🇿 Belize | |
| 6 | Carara National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 7 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 8 | Chagres National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 9 | Tenorio Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 10 | Piedras Blancas National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 11 | Soberanía National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 12 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellowbelly Snake in Arenal Volcano National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Yellowbelly Snake sighting in Arenal Volcano National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellowbelly Snake in Arenal Volcano National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Yellowbelly Snake in Arenal Volcano National Park in our monthly data.