Northern Snail-eater
Dipsas pavonina
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusDipsas (Snail-eaters)
- SpeciesDipsas pavonina (Northern Snail-eater)
2 Verified sightings at Manu National Park From 2019 to 2026
6 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)
About the Northern Snail-eater
Dipsas pavonina, the northern snail-eater, is a non-venomous snake found in Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Northern Snail-eater in Manu 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 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |