Darwin's Racer
Pseudalsophis darwini
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusPseudalsophis (Galápagos and Elegant Racers)
- SpeciesPseudalsophis darwini (Darwin's Racer)
About the Darwin's Racer
Pseudalsophis darwini, otherwise known as Darwin's racer, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. This species of snake is named after the famous naturalist Charles Darwin, who described many species in the Galapagos Islands and discovered the theory of evolution.
The snake is endemic to Fernandina Island and Isabela Island in the Galápagos Islands, as well as a small islet nearby, Isla Tortuga. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Darwin's Racer in Galápagos Islands
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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 | Galápagos Islands | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Darwin's Racer in Galápagos Islands?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Darwin's Racer sighting in Galápagos Islands, based on 30 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Darwin's Racer in Galápagos Islands?
August has the highest sighting rate for Darwin's Racer in Galápagos Islands in our monthly data.