Patagonian Racer
Philodryas patagoniensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusPhilodryas
- SpeciesPhilodryas patagoniensis (Patagonian Racer)
About the Patagonian Racer
Philodryas patagoniensis, also known as the Patagonia green racer, is a species of rear-fanged (opisthoglyphous) venomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to cis-Andean South America from northern Argentina to northeastern Brazil; despite its name, most of its range is outside Patagonia.
P. patagoniensis is a medium-sized, cylindrical and robust snake, with a moderately long tail. It can grow to a maximum total length (including tail) of 150 cm (59 in). The snout is rounded. The eye is medium-sized with a round pupil. The dorsal scales are smooth with unique apical scores.
P. patagoniensis is terrestrial, fundamentally arboreal when foraging, and has daytime habits. It has a brownish color that helps in its camouflage. P. patagoniensis has sexual dimorphism in adult specimens. Females have a longer body, with greater corpulence, while males have a longer tail. Females are born with a greater rostro-cloacal length and reach sexual maturity later than males, about 2-years-old. Males can reach sexual maturity at 1-year-old. Reproduction is seasonal, with the vitellogenic season occurring between... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Patagonian Racer 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 | |
| 2 | Chapada Diamantina National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 4 | Emas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 5 | Península Valdés | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 6 | El Palmar National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 7 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Patagonian Racer in Serra da Canastra National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Patagonian Racer sighting in Serra da Canastra National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Patagonian Racer in Serra da Canastra National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Patagonian Racer in Serra da Canastra National Park in our monthly data.