Painted Lancehead
Bothrops diporus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyViperidae (Vipers)
- GenusBothrops (Neotropical Lanceheads)
- SpeciesBothrops diporus (Painted Lancehead)
About the Painted Lancehead
Bothrops diporus, also known in Portuguese as Bocuda, Cabeça-de-Capanga, Jararaca-do-Chaco, Jararaca-do-Rabo-Branco, Jararaca-Pintada, Jararaca-Pintada-Argentina and Jararaca-Pintada-do-Sul, is a species of viper from the forests of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia. As with all vipers, it is venomous.
Bothrops diporus is identifiable by its dark pattern, which consists mainly of fused dark triangular markings on a lighter base colour, similar to that of B. ayerbei with the two rounded dark blotches at the base of each triangle.
Bothrops diporus have been sighted at a length of around 70–80 cm (28–31 in). Bothrops diporus has been sighted partaking in ophiophagy of Chironius maculoventris and Epictia albipuncta, however it is known for its largely mammalian diet, including rodents, frogs and lizards. Bothrops diporus is one of the main causes of snakebite in Argentina: between 1960 and 1975, according to Esteso (1985), 80% of the approximately 500 cases reported each year were attributed to this species.
Bothrops diporus has been found in the Vermejo River region, on the boundary of Paraguay and Argentina. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Painted Lancehead in Iguaçu 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 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 4 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Painted Lancehead in Iguaçu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Painted Lancehead sighting in Iguaçu National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Painted Lancehead in Iguaçu National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Painted Lancehead in Iguaçu National Park in our monthly data.