Oliver's Parrot Snake
Leptophis nebulosus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusLeptophis (Parrot Snakes)
- SpeciesLeptophis nebulosus (Oliver's Parrot Snake)
About the Oliver's Parrot Snake
Leptophis nebulosus, commonly known as Oliver's parrot snake, is a species of arboreal snake of the family Colubridae. It is found in Central America (Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras). Leptophis nebulosus occurs in moist, wet and rainforests where it lives arboreally in the understory vegetation. It is diurnal and preys on lizards and sleeping frogs. It is oviparous. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Oliver's Parrot Snake in Cahuita 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 | Cahuita National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Soberanía National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 3 | Tenorio Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Bastimentos Island National Marine Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 5 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 7 | Chagres National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 8 | Darién National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 9 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 10 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 11 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Oliver's Parrot Snake in Cahuita National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Oliver's Parrot Snake sighting in Cahuita National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Oliver's Parrot Snake in Cahuita National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Oliver's Parrot Snake in Cahuita National Park in our monthly data.