Slinder Threadsnake
Epictia phenops
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLeptotyphlopidae (Threadsnakes)
- GenusEpictia
- SpeciesEpictia phenops (Slinder Threadsnake)
1 Verified sightings at Cañón del Sumidero National Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Slinder Threadsnake
Epictia phenops, also known as slender threadsnake, is a species of snake in the family Leptotyphlopidae. It is probably a composite taxon consisting of several cryptic species. E. phenops is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and southern Mexico. It occurs in a wide range of habitats, from savanna to montane rainforest.
The species has a mean total length of 132 mm, though specimens can be as short as 53 mm, but as long as 195 mm. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Slinder Threadsnake in Cañón del Sumidero National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
More parks will be added in future updates.