Panamanian Dwarf Boa
Ungaliophis panamensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyBoidae (Boas)
- GenusUngaliophis (Banana Boas)
- SpeciesUngaliophis panamensis (Panamanian Dwarf Boa)
1 Verified sightings at La Amistad International Park (Panama) From 2019 to 2026
17 Verified sightings across all 6 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Panamanian Dwarf Boa
Ungaliophis panamensis, or the Panamanian dwarf boa, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Tropidophiidae. It is native to Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia. Adults measure up to 50 cm (20 in) in length, with males being slightly larger but less massive than females. Its diet is not entirely known, but it has been observed feeding on bats, young northern house wrens and yellow-headed geckos. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Panamanian Dwarf Boa in La Amistad International Park (Panama)
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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 | Cahuita National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Manuel Antonio National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Corcovado National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama |