Santiago Racer
Pseudalsophis hephaestus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusPseudalsophis (Galápagos and Elegant Racers)
- SpeciesPseudalsophis hephaestus (Santiago Racer)
3 Verified sightings at Galápagos Islands From 2019 to 2026
3 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
About the Santiago Racer
Pseudalsophis hephaestus, otherwise known as the Santiago racer, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is endemic to Santiago Island in the Galápagos Islands. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Santiago 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.