Wall's Bronzeback
Dendrelaphis cyanochloris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusDendrelaphis (Bronzebacks)
- SpeciesDendrelaphis cyanochloris (Wall's Bronzeback)
About the Wall's Bronzeback
Dendrelaphis cyanochloris, commonly known as Wall's bronzeback or the blue bronzeback, is a species of colubrid snake found in Southeast Asia. Dendrelaphis cyanochloris belongs to the genus Dendrelaphis, which contains 48 other described species. D. cyanochloris is most closely related to Dendrelaphis ngansonensis, and together the two might form a species complex.
Dendrelaphis is one of five genera belonging to the vine snake subfamily Ahaetuliinae, of which Dendrelaphis is most closely related to Chrysopelea, as shown in the cladogram below: The species occurs in India (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh (Namdapha - Changlang district); Andaman Islands, northern parts of West Bengal), Bangladesh, Myanmar, southern Thailand, and western Malaysia (Pulau Pinang, Pahang, Pulau Tioman), possibly also in Bhutan. It is predominantly arboreal and inhabits primary and mature secondary lowland rainforest, at altitudes of up to 1,000 m.
Like other bronzebacks, this snake is diurnal and fully arboreal, and has oviparous reproduction. Common and widespread, Wall's bronzeback is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, although... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Wall's Bronzeback in Kaeng Krachan 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 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 5 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Wall's Bronzeback in Kaeng Krachan National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Wall's Bronzeback sighting in Kaeng Krachan National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Wall's Bronzeback in Kaeng Krachan National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Wall's Bronzeback in Kaeng Krachan National Park in our monthly data.