Striped Galapagos Snake
Pseudalsophis steindachneri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusPseudalsophis (Galápagos and Elegant Racers)
- SpeciesPseudalsophis steindachneri (Striped Galapagos Snake)
About the Striped Galapagos Snake
Pseudalsophis steindachneri, also known commonly as the Galápagos painted racer, Steindachner's snake, and the striped Galapagos snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is indigenous to the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador.
Pseudalsophis steindachneri is named after Franz Steindachner, an Austrian zoologist, ichthyologist, and herpetologist, who published over 200 papers on fishes and over 50 papers on reptiles and amphibians. Pseudalsophis steindacneri has smooth dorsal scales, which are arranged in 19 rows at midbody and lack apical pits. The ventrals number 169–180, and the subcaudals number 96–114.
In the Galápagos Islands, Pseudalsophis steindachneri is found on the following islands: Baltra, North Seymour, Rábida, Santa Cruz, and Santiago. The preferred natural habitats of Pseudalsophis steindachneri are forest and shrubland, at elevations from near sea level to 100 m (330 ft).
Pseudalsophis steindachneri is terrestrial. Pseudalsophis steindachneri is oviparous. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Striped Galapagos Snake 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 Striped Galapagos Snake in Galápagos Islands?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Striped Galapagos Snake sighting in Galápagos Islands, based on 63 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Striped Galapagos Snake in Galápagos Islands?
July has the highest sighting rate for Striped Galapagos Snake in Galápagos Islands in our monthly data.