Marbled lancehead
Bothrops marmoratus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyViperidae (Vipers)
- GenusBothrops (Neotropical Lanceheads)
- SpeciesBothrops marmoratus (Marbled lancehead)
About the Marbled lancehead
Bothrops marmoratus, also known as the marbled lancehead, is a species of snake in the family Viperidae. It is native to Brazil. The specific epithet of this species is a reference to the fact that this species pigmentation looks marbled.
The holotype for the species was an adult female collected in Ipameri in Brazil. It belongs to the Bothrops neuwidi species group. The species is known to inhabit only the state of Goiás in Brazil. The snake is nocturnal and viviparous. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Marbled lancehead in Serra da Canastra 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 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Marbled lancehead in Serra da Canastra National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Marbled lancehead sighting in Serra da Canastra National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Marbled lancehead in Serra da Canastra National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Marbled lancehead in Serra da Canastra National Park in our monthly data.