Mountain Sipo
Chironius monticola
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusChironius (Sipos)
- SpeciesChironius monticola (Mountain Sipo)
5 Verified sightings at Chingaza National Natural Park From 2019 to 2026
16 Verified sightings across all 7 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Mountain Sipo
Chironius monticola, the mountain sipo, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is found in Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mountain Sipo in Chingaza National Natural 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 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 3 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 4 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 5 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 6 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 7 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |