Black Ground Snake
Atractus elaps
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusAtractus (Ground Snakes)
- SpeciesAtractus elaps (Black Ground Snake)
3 Verified sightings at Sierra de la Macarena National Park From 2019 to 2026
4 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Black Ground Snake
Atractus elaps, the black ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species can be found in Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black Ground Snake in Sierra de la Macarena 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 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |