Peru Burrowing Snake
Apostolepis nigroterminata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusApostolepis (South American Burrowing Snakes)
- SpeciesApostolepis nigroterminata (Peru Burrowing Snake)
1 Verified sightings at Madidi National Park From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Peru Burrowing Snake
Apostolepis nigroterminata, commonly known as the Peru blackhead or the Peru burrowing snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Peru Burrowing Snake in Madidi National Park
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Global Distribution
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 2 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru |