Fernandina Racer
Pseudalsophis occidentalis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusPseudalsophis (Galápagos and Elegant Racers)
- SpeciesPseudalsophis occidentalis (Fernandina Racer)
About the Fernandina Racer
Pseudalsophis occidentalis otherwise known as the Western Galapagos racer, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is found on Fernandina Island and Isabela Island in the Galápagos Islands, as well as two small nearby islets, Isla Cowley and Isla Tortuga. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Fernandina 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 Fernandina Racer in Galápagos Islands?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Fernandina Racer sighting in Galápagos Islands, based on 81 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Fernandina Racer in Galápagos Islands?
September has the highest sighting rate for Fernandina Racer in Galápagos Islands in our monthly data.