Neuwied's False Fer-de-lance
Xenodon neuwiedii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusXenodon
- SpeciesXenodon neuwiedii (Neuwied's False Fer-de-lance)
About the Neuwied's False Fer-de-lance
Xenodon neuwiedii, also known commonly as Neuwied's false fer-de-lance, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to eastern central South America. The specific name, neuwiedii, is in honor of German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied.
Xenodon neuwiedii is found in extreme northeastern Argentina, southeastern Brazil, and southeastern Paraguay. The preferred natural habitat of Xenodon neuwiedii is forest. Xenodon neuwiedii is terrestrial and diurnal. Xenodon neuwiedii preys predominately upon toads, but also upon other frogs.
Xenodon neuwiedii is oviparous. Boulenger, G.A. (1894). Catalogue of the Snakes in the British Museum (Natural History). Volume II. Containing the Conclusion of the Colubridæ Aglyphæ. London: Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History). (Taylor and Francis printers). xi + 382 pp. + Plates I–XX. (Xenodon neuwiedii, p. 148).
Freiberg, M. (1982). Snakes of South America. Hong Kong: T.F.H. Publications. ISBN 0-87666-912-7. 189 pp. (Xenodon neuwiedii, p. 113... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Neuwied's False Fer-de-lance in Itatiaia 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 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Neuwied's False Fer-de-lance in Itatiaia National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Neuwied's False Fer-de-lance sighting in Itatiaia National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Neuwied's False Fer-de-lance in Itatiaia National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Neuwied's False Fer-de-lance in Itatiaia National Park in our monthly data.