Neuwied's Tree Snake
Dipsas neuwiedi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusDipsas (Snail-eaters)
- SpeciesDipsas neuwiedi (Neuwied's Tree Snake)
About the Neuwied's Tree Snake
Dipsas neuwiedi, also known commonly as Neuwied's tree snake and dormideira-cinzenta (gray sleepyhead) in Brazilian Portuguese, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Brazil.
The specific name, neuwiedi, is in honor of German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied. A medium-sized species of snake, Dipsas neuwiedi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 66 cm (26 in). Dipsas neuwiedi is found in southeastern Brazil.
The preferred natural habitats of Dipsas neuwiedi are forest and savanna, at elevations from sea level to 1,450 m (4,760 ft). Dipsas neuwiedi is arboreal and nocturnal. Dipsas neuwiedi preys upon snails and slugs. Dipsas neuwiedi is oviparous. Clutch size is about eight eggs.
Arruda, Larissa F.; Folly, Henrique; Guedes, Jhonny J.M.; Feio, Renato N. (2017). "Sibynomorphus neuwiedi (Neuwiedi's [sic] Snail-eating Snake). Chromatic Anomaly". Herpetological Review. 48 (4): 867. Barbosa, Vanessa do Nascimento; Silva Amaral, Jéssica Monique da; Santos... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Neuwied's Tree Snake in Serra dos Órgãos 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 dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Chapada Diamantina National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Neuwied's Tree Snake in Serra dos Órgãos National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Neuwied's Tree Snake sighting in Serra dos Órgãos National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Neuwied's Tree Snake in Serra dos Órgãos National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Neuwied's Tree Snake in Serra dos Órgãos National Park in our monthly data.