Yucatán Neotropical Rattlesnake
Crotalus tzabcan
Silhouette: Bill Bouton (source photo) & T. Michael Keesey (vectorization) · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyViperidae (Vipers)
- GenusCrotalus (Rattlesnakes)
- SpeciesCrotalus tzabcan (Yucatán Neotropical Rattlesnake)
18 Verified sightings at Calakmul Biosphere Reserve From 2019 to 2026
28 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
December Best month highest sighting rate
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Yucatán Neotropical Rattlesnake
Crotalus tzabcan, the Yucatán neotropical rattlesnake, is a species of pit viper in the family Viperidae. It was previously thought to be a subspecies of Crotalus durissus, until Wüster elevated it to species status in 2005. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yucatán Neotropical Rattlesnake in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
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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 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yucatán Neotropical Rattlesnake in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Yucatán Neotropical Rattlesnake sighting in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yucatán Neotropical Rattlesnake in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve?
December has the highest sighting rate for Yucatán Neotropical Rattlesnake in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.