Dwarf Beaked Snake
Dipsina multimaculata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPsammophiidae (Sand Snakes)
- GenusDipsina
- SpeciesDipsina multimaculata (Dwarf Beaked Snake)
About the Dwarf Beaked Snake
The dwarf beaked snake (Dipsina multimaculata), also called the western beaked snake, is a species of snake, which is endemic to southern Africa. It is in the monotypic genus Dipsina. It is found in southwestern Botswana, Namibia, and western and central South Africa.
Dipsina multimaculata is a small snake with a distinct, pointed snout. Adults may attain a total length of 40 cm (15.8 inches), including a 4.5-cm (1.8-in) tail. It is pale buff or sandy gray dorsally, with three or five series of regular brown spots. The spots in the vertebral series are broader than long. A V-shaped brown mark is found on the back part of the head, with a diagonal brown streak from behind the eye towards the corner of the mouth. Ventrally, it is whitish.
The smooth dorsal scales are arranged in 17 rows. Ventrals number 155–168 in females, the anal plate is divided, and the subcaudals are divided (paired) into 31–40 in females. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Dwarf Beaked Snake in Namib-Naukluft 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 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Dwarf Beaked Snake in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Dwarf Beaked Snake sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 27 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Dwarf Beaked Snake in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Dwarf Beaked Snake in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.