Black-tailed Worm Snake
Geophis talamancae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusGeophis (Latin American Earth Snakes)
- SpeciesGeophis talamancae (Black-tailed Worm Snake)
12 Verified sightings at Chirripó National Park From 2019 to 2026
17 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
August Best month highest sighting rate
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)
About the Black-tailed Worm Snake
Geophis talamancae is a snake of the colubrid family. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-tailed Worm Snake in Chirripó 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 | Chirripó National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Volcán Barú National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 3 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-tailed Worm Snake in Chirripó National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Black-tailed Worm Snake sighting in Chirripó National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-tailed Worm Snake in Chirripó National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Black-tailed Worm Snake in Chirripó National Park in our monthly data.