Vietnamese Bronzeback
Dendrelaphis ngansonensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusDendrelaphis (Bronzebacks)
- SpeciesDendrelaphis ngansonensis (Vietnamese Bronzeback)
About the Vietnamese Bronzeback
Dendrelaphis ngansonensis, commonly known as either the Nganson bronzeback or Nganson bronzeback tree snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae, sound in Southeast Asia. The species name ngansonensis is named after the type locality of the Ngân Sơn district of Tonkin, North Vietnam.
Dendrelaphis ngansonensis belongs to the genus Dendrelaphis, which contains 48 other described species. D. ngansonensis is most closely related to Dendrelaphis cyanochloris, 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 is found in Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and southwestern China (Yunnan). Dendrelaphis ngansonensis is an arboreal snake that occurs in both primary and secondary forests. It preys upon small vertebrates. It has been found to be both diurnal and nocturnal, and has oviparous reproduction. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Vietnamese Bronzeback in Khao Yai 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 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 2 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 3 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Vietnamese Bronzeback in Khao Yai National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Vietnamese Bronzeback sighting in Khao Yai National Park, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Vietnamese Bronzeback in Khao Yai National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Vietnamese Bronzeback in Khao Yai National Park in our monthly data.