Anamala Pit Viper
Craspedocephalus anamallensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyViperidae (Vipers)
- GenusCraspedocephalus
- SpeciesCraspedocephalus anamallensis (Anamala Pit Viper)
9 Verified sightings at Periyar National Park From 2019 to 2026
10 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
January Best month highest sighting rate
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk
About the Anamala Pit Viper
Craspedocephalus anamallensis, also known as Malabarian pit viper, is a species of partly arboreal and venomous pitviper from South India. It is named after the Anamalai hills it is from. Craspedocephalus anamallensis is known to have multiple colour morphs: brown, green, grey and olive. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Anamala Pit Viper in Periyar 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 | Periyar National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Eravikulam National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Anamala Pit Viper in Periyar National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Anamala Pit Viper sighting in Periyar National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Anamala Pit Viper in Periyar National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Anamala Pit Viper in Periyar National Park in our monthly data.