Panamanian Dwarf Boa
Ungaliophis panamensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyBoidae (Boas)
- GenusUngaliophis (Banana Boas)
- SpeciesUngaliophis panamensis (Panamanian Dwarf Boa)
About the Panamanian Dwarf Boa
Ungaliophis panamensis, or the Panamanian dwarf boa, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Tropidophiidae. It is native to Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia. Adults measure up to 50 cm (20 in) in length, with males being slightly larger but less massive than females. Its diet is not entirely known, but it has been observed feeding on bats, young northern house wrens and yellow-headed geckos. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Panamanian Dwarf Boa in Manuel Antonio 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 | Cahuita National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Manuel Antonio National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Corcovado National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Panamanian Dwarf Boa in Manuel Antonio National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Panamanian Dwarf Boa sighting in Manuel Antonio National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Panamanian Dwarf Boa in Manuel Antonio National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Panamanian Dwarf Boa in Manuel Antonio National Park in our monthly data.