Yucatecan Dwarf Short-tail Snake
Tantillita canula
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusTantillita
- SpeciesTantillita canula (Yucatecan Dwarf Short-tail Snake)
About the Yucatecan Dwarf Short-tail Snake
Tantillita canula, the Yucatán dwarf short-tail snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is found in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and El Salvador. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yucatecan Dwarf Short-tail Snake 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 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yucatecan Dwarf Short-tail Snake in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Yucatecan Dwarf Short-tail Snake sighting in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yucatecan Dwarf Short-tail Snake in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve?
September has the highest sighting rate for Yucatecan Dwarf Short-tail Snake in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.