Costa Rica Montane Pitviper
Cerrophidion sasai
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyViperidae (Vipers)
- GenusCerrophidion (Montane Pitvipers)
- SpeciesCerrophidion sasai (Costa Rica Montane Pitviper)
About the Costa Rica Montane Pitviper
Cerrophidion sasai, the Costa Rica montane pitviper, is a venomous snake mostly found in the southeastern parts of Mexico to the west of Panama. In Costa Rica it is found in the Cordillera Central and Cordillera de Talamanca at altitudes from 1,460 to 2,875 m (4,790 to 9,430 ft)
It is a diurnal species of snake that usually feeds on small mammals, birds, lizards, snakes, amphibians, and arthropods. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Costa Rica Montane Pitviper 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 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 3 | Volcán Barú National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 4 | Los Quetzales National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Costa Rica Montane Pitviper in Chirripó National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Costa Rica Montane Pitviper sighting in Chirripó National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Costa Rica Montane Pitviper in Chirripó National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Costa Rica Montane Pitviper in Chirripó National Park in our monthly data.