Hood Island Racer
Pseudalsophis hoodensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusPseudalsophis (Galápagos and Elegant Racers)
- SpeciesPseudalsophis hoodensis (Hood Island Racer)
About the Hood Island Racer
Pseudalsophis hoodensis, otherwise known as the Espanola racer, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The word "hoodensis" is derived from the word Hood, which is another name for Española Island. The snake is endemic to Española Island in the Galápagos Islands. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Hood Island 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 Hood Island Racer in Galápagos Islands?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Hood Island Racer sighting in Galápagos Islands, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Hood Island Racer in Galápagos Islands?
August has the highest sighting rate for Hood Island Racer in Galápagos Islands in our monthly data.