Black-banded Cat-eyed Snake
Leptodeira nigrofasciata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusLeptodeira (Cat-eyed Snakes)
- SpeciesLeptodeira nigrofasciata (Black-banded Cat-eyed Snake)
3 Verified sightings at Masaya Volcano National Park From 2019 to 2026
49 Verified sightings across all 5 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Black-banded Cat-eyed Snake
Leptodeira nigrofasciata, the black-banded cat-eyed snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-banded Cat-eyed Snake in Masaya Volcano 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 | Santa Rosa National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Palo Verde National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Las Baulas Marine National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Masaya Volcano National Park | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | |
| 5 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |