Road Guarder
Conophis lineatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusConophis (Road Guarders)
- SpeciesConophis lineatus (Road Guarder)
About the Road Guarder
Conophis lineatus, also known commonly as the road guarder and la culebra guardacaminos lineada in local Spanish, is a species of mildly venomous snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to southern Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. There are two recognized subspecies.
Dorsally, Conophis lineatus has 6–11 dark stripes. The areas between the stripes are tan or whitish. The lower portions of the upper labials are brown. The smooth dorsal scales are arranged in 19 rows on the neck, 19 rows at midbody, and 17 rows posteriorly.
The preferred natural habitats of Conophis lineatus are forest and savanna, but it has also been found in disturbed habitats. Conophis lineatus is terrestrial. Conophis lineatus preys upon lizards, predominately species of the family Teiidae, and also eats eggs of ground-nesting birds.
Conophis lineatus is rear-fanged and mildly venomous. Bites to humans cause pain, swellling, and bruising, with symptoms lasting as long as two months. Conophis lineatus is oviparous. Two subspecies... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Road Guarder in Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve
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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 | Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Celaque National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 3 | Celestún Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 4 | Santa Rosa National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Las Baulas Marine National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | Ostional Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 7 | Carara National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Road Guarder in Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Road Guarder sighting in Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Road Guarder in Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve?
August has the highest sighting rate for Road Guarder in Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.