Gray Earth Snake
Geophis brachycephalus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusGeophis (Latin American Earth Snakes)
- SpeciesGeophis brachycephalus (Gray Earth Snake)
1 Verified sightings at Chagres National Park From 2019 to 2026
32 Verified sightings across all 5 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Gray Earth Snake
Geophis brachycephalus, also known as the Costa Rican earth snake, is a snake of the colubrid family. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Chagres 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 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 4 | Chagres National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 5 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |