Northern Small-eyed Snake
Cryptophis pallidiceps
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyElapidae (Elapid Snakes)
- GenusCryptophis (Small-eyed Snakes)
- SpeciesCryptophis pallidiceps (Northern Small-eyed Snake)
About the Northern Small-eyed Snake
Cryptophis pallidiceps, also known as the western Carpentaria snake or northern small-eyed snake, is a species of venomous snake endemic to Australia. The specific epithet pallidiceps ("pale-headed") refers to its body markings.
The snake grows to an average of about 50 cm in length. The upper body is brown, grey or black, often with a paler head. The sides of the body are yellow-orangish, the belly white. The species is viviparous, with an average litter size of four. It feeds on lizards and frogs.
The species occurs in the Kimberley region of Western Australia and the Top End of the Northern Territory. It inhabits tropical woodlands. The type locality is Port Essington in the Northern Territory. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Northern Small-eyed Snake in Litchfield 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 | Litchfield National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Nitmiluk National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Northern Small-eyed Snake in Litchfield National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Northern Small-eyed Snake sighting in Litchfield National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Northern Small-eyed Snake in Litchfield National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Northern Small-eyed Snake in Litchfield National Park in our monthly data.