Tobago Stream Snake
Erythrolamprus pseudoreginae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusErythrolamprus (Coral Snake Mimics)
- SpeciesErythrolamprus pseudoreginae (Tobago Stream Snake)
About the Tobago Stream Snake
Erythrolamprus pseudoreginae, the Tobago stream snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is found in the northeastern forests of the island of Tobago. The species name pseudoreginae was chosen because it was previously considered to be a member of the separate species Erythrolamprus reginae.
Erythrolamprus pseudoreginae belongs to the genus Erythrolamprus, which contains over 50 species. The genus Erythrolamprus belongs to the subfamily Dipsadinae, which is sometimes referred to as the family Dipsadidae. The relationships of Erythrolamprus species located in northern South America (Venezuela) can be shown in the cladogram below, based on molecular DNA analysis:
Erythrolamprus pseudoreginae is dark moss green to olive brown colored, with a lighter yellow to red colored belly, and a faint lateral stripe. Specimens measured in length from 47.6 cm (18.7 in) to 56.6 cm (22.3 in). It is diurnal, and likely preys upon small ground-dwelling frogs.
It lives in northeastern Tobago, within forested ravines of the Main Ridge. Its habitat appears to be restricted to the lower montane rainforests... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Tobago Stream Snake in Main Ridge Forest Reserve
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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 | Main Ridge Forest Reserve | 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Tobago Stream Snake in Main Ridge Forest Reserve?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Tobago Stream Snake sighting in Main Ridge Forest Reserve, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Tobago Stream Snake in Main Ridge Forest Reserve?
October has the highest sighting rate for Tobago Stream Snake in Main Ridge Forest Reserve in our monthly data.