Saddled Leafnose Snake
Phyllorhynchus browni
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusPhyllorhynchus
- SpeciesPhyllorhynchus browni (Saddled Leafnose Snake)
About the Saddled Leafnose Snake
Phyllorhynchus browni, the saddled leafnose snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is found in Arizona in the United States and Mexico. The specific name, browni, is in honor of American ornithologist Herbert Brown (1848–1913), who collected the holotype. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Saguaro National Park
Western Leaf-nosed Snake
Phyllorhynchus decurtatus
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Black-necked Gartersnake
Thamnophis cyrtopsis
Desert Kingsnake
Lampropeltis splendida
Desert Nightsnake
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
Sonoran Whipsnake
Masticophis bilineatus
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
Banded Sand Snake
Sonora cincta
Western Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora hexalepis
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saguaro National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Saddled Leafnose Snake in Saguaro National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Saddled Leafnose Snake sighting in Saguaro National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Saddled Leafnose Snake in Saguaro National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Saddled Leafnose Snake in Saguaro National Park in our monthly data.