Tschudi's False Coral Snake
Oxyrhopus melanogenys
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusOxyrhopus
- SpeciesOxyrhopus melanogenys (Tschudi's False Coral Snake)
About the Tschudi's False Coral Snake
Oxyrhopus melanogenys, commonly known as Tschudi's false coral snake, is a colubrid snake species found in the northern part of South America. Adults may attain a total length of 68 cm (27 in), which includes a tail 17 cm (6.7 in) long.
Dorsally, it is red or reddish brown, with the dorsal scales black-edged or black-tipped. There may be a few black crossbands in groups of three (triads) on the anterior portion of the body. The top of the head and the nape of the neck are black. Ventrally, it is yellowish. It is often confused with Oxyrhopus trigeminus.
The dorsal scales are smooth, with apical pits, and are arranged in 19 rows at midbody. There are two subspecies, including the nominate subspecies: Oxyrhopus melanogenys melanogenys (Tschudi, 1845) Oxyrhopus melanogenys orientalis Cunha & Nascimento, 1983 O. m. melanogenys is native to Bolivia, Peru, Brazil (Rondônia, Amazonas, Pará), Ecuador, Colombia, Guyana, Venezuela (Amazonas, Bolívar).
O. m. orientalis is found in Peru and Brazil (Pará). Cunha, O.R. da, and F.P. do Nascimento. 1983. Os Ofidios da Amazônia. XIX. As espécies de Oxyrhopus... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Tschudi's False Coral Snake in Madidi 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 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 3 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 5 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Tschudi's False Coral Snake in Madidi National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Tschudi's False Coral Snake sighting in Madidi National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Tschudi's False Coral Snake in Madidi National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Tschudi's False Coral Snake in Madidi National Park in our monthly data.