Pampas Snake
Tomodon dorsatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusTomodon
- SpeciesTomodon dorsatus (Pampas Snake)
About the Pampas Snake
Tomodon is a monotypic genus of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The genus contains the sole species Tomodon dorsatus, also known commonly as the pampas snake, which is endemic to South America.
The eye of Tomodon dorsatus has a round pupil. The lining of the mouth is black. The last maxillary tooth is enlarged and grooved. There are seven upper labials. The smooth dorsal scales are arranged in 17 rows on the neck and at midbody, and reduced to 15 rows anterior to the cloaca.
Tomodon dorsatus is found in northeastern Argentina, central and southeastern Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The preferred natural habitat of Tomodon dorsatus is forest. Tomodon dorsatum preys exclusively upon molluscs. The mode of reproduction of Tomodon dorsatus has been described as viviparous and as ovoviviparous. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pampas Snake 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 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |