Lateral Water Snake
Thamnosophis lateralis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPseudoxyrhophiidae (Madagascar Brook Snakes)
- GenusThamnosophis (Madagascar Bush Snakes)
- SpeciesThamnosophis lateralis (Lateral Water Snake)
About the Lateral Water Snake
Thamnosophis lateralis, commonly known as the lateral water snake, is a species of snake in the family Pseudoxyrhophiidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Lateral 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 Lateral Water Snake in Ranomafana National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Lateral Water Snake sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Lateral Water Snake in Ranomafana National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Lateral Water Snake in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.