Yucatán Neotropical Rattlesnake
Crotalus tzabcan
Silhouette: Bill Bouton (source photo) & T. Michael Keesey (vectorization) · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyViperidae (Vipers)
- GenusCrotalus (Rattlesnakes)
- SpeciesCrotalus tzabcan (Yucatán Neotropical Rattlesnake)
6 Verified sightings at Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve From 2019 to 2026
28 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
April Best month highest sighting rate
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Yucatán Neotropical Rattlesnake
Crotalus tzabcan, the Yucatán neotropical rattlesnake, is a species of pit viper in the family Viperidae. It was previously thought to be a subspecies of Crotalus durissus, until Wüster elevated it to species status in 2005. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yucatán Neotropical Rattlesnake in Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yucatán Neotropical Rattlesnake in Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Yucatán Neotropical Rattlesnake sighting in Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yucatán Neotropical Rattlesnake in Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve?
April has the highest sighting rate for Yucatán Neotropical Rattlesnake in Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.