Two-headed Sipo
Chironius bicarinatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusChironius (Sipos)
- SpeciesChironius bicarinatus (Two-headed Sipo)
3 Verified sightings at Itatiaia National Park From 2019 to 2026
16 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Two-headed Sipo
Chironius bicarinatus, the two-headed sipo, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is found in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Two-headed Sipo 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 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |