Jaeger's Ground Snake
Erythrolamprus jaegeri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusErythrolamprus (Coral Snake Mimics)
- SpeciesErythrolamprus jaegeri (Jaeger's Ground Snake)
About the Jaeger's Ground Snake
Erythrolamprus jaegeri, commonly known as Jaeger's ground snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to South America. There are two recognized subspecies. The specific name, jaegeri, is in honor of German paleontologist Georg Friedrich Jäger.
Erythrolamprus jaegeri is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Erythrolamprus jaegeri is found in a variety of habitats, including forest, shrubland, grassland, and freshwater wetlands, at altitudes from near sea level to 1,300 m (4,270 ft).
Erythrolamprus jaegeri belongs to the genus Erythrolamprus, which contains over 50 species. The genus Erythrolamprus belongs to the subfamily Dipsadinae, which is sometimes referred to as the family Dipsadidae. The relationships of Erythrolamprus species located in northern South America can be shown in the cladogram below, based on molecular DNA analysis:
Erythrolamprus jaegeri is oviparous. Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies. Erythrolamprus jaegeri coralliventris (Boulenger... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Jaeger's Ground Snake in Iberá 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 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Jaeger's Ground Snake in Iberá National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Jaeger's Ground Snake sighting in Iberá National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Jaeger's Ground Snake in Iberá National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Jaeger's Ground Snake in Iberá National Park in our monthly data.