Sumatran Palm Pit Viper
Craspedocephalus andalasensis
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyViperidae (Vipers)
- GenusCraspedocephalus
- SpeciesCraspedocephalus andalasensis (Sumatran Palm Pit Viper)
About the Sumatran Palm Pit Viper
Craspedocephalus andalasensis, commonly known as the Sumatran palm pit viper, is a venomous pitviper species native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. C. andalasensis is known from North Sumatra and West Sumatra. Though known from a few specimens only, it is likely to be widespread in Sumatra.
C. andalasensis occurs in wet montane forests at elevations of 500–1,130 m (1,640–3,710 ft) above sea level. Although it is negatively impacted by deforestation, it is believed to be widespread enough to not be threatened overall. C. andalasensis occurs in the Mount Leuser National Park. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Gunung Leuser National Park
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sumatran Palm Pit Viper in Gunung Leuser National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Sumatran Palm Pit Viper sighting in Gunung Leuser National Park, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sumatran Palm Pit Viper in Gunung Leuser National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Sumatran Palm Pit Viper in Gunung Leuser National Park in our monthly data.