Striped Lowland Snake
Leptodrymus pulcherrimus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusLeptodrymus
- SpeciesLeptodrymus pulcherrimus (Striped Lowland Snake)
3 Verified sightings at Palo Verde National Park From 2019 to 2026
21 Verified sightings across all 7 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Striped Lowland Snake
Leptodrymus is a genus of snake in the family Colubridae that contains the sole species Leptodrymus pulcherrimus. It is known as the striped lowland snake or green-headed racer. It is found throughout Central America, in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Honduras. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Striped Lowland Snake in Palo Verde National Park
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Global Distribution
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ostional Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Santa Rosa National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Masaya Volcano National Park | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | |
| 4 | Celaque National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 5 | Palo Verde National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | Las Baulas Marine National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 7 | Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |