Santa Cruz Racer
Pseudalsophis dorsalis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusPseudalsophis (Galápagos and Elegant Racers)
- SpeciesPseudalsophis dorsalis (Santa Cruz Racer)
About the Santa Cruz Racer
Pseudalsophis dorsalis, otherwise known as the Central Galapagos racer or the Santa Cruz racer is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is endemic to Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos Islands. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Racer in Galápagos Islands?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Santa Cruz Racer sighting in Galápagos Islands, based on 30 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Santa Cruz Racer in Galápagos Islands?
June has the highest sighting rate for Santa Cruz Racer in Galápagos Islands in our monthly data.