Forest Water Snake
Thamnosophis infrasignatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPseudoxyrhophiidae (Madagascar Brook Snakes)
- GenusThamnosophis (Madagascar Bush Snakes)
- SpeciesThamnosophis infrasignatus (Forest Water Snake)
About the Forest Water Snake
Thamnosophis infrasignatus, commonly known as the forest water snake, is a species of snake in the family Pseudoxyrhophiidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Forest Water Snake in Ranomafana 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 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Forest Water Snake in Ranomafana National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Forest Water Snake sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Forest Water Snake in Ranomafana National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Forest Water Snake in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.