Black-headed Collared Snake
Sibynophis melanocephalus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusSibynophis (Many-toothed Snakes)
- SpeciesSibynophis melanocephalus (Black-headed Collared Snake)
1 Verified sightings at Gunung Leuser National Park From 2019 to 2026
7 Verified sightings across all 5 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Black-headed Collared Snake
Sibynophis melanocephalus, commonly known as the black-headed collared snake or Malayan many-toothed snake, is a nonvenomous species of colubrid snake found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-headed Collared Snake in Gunung Leuser National Park
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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 | Bako National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 5 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |