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Deraniyagala’s Shieldtail
Rhinophis tricoloratus
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyUropeltidae (Shield-tailed Snakes)
- GenusRhinophis (Sharp-nosed Shieldtails)
- SpeciesRhinophis tricoloratus (Deraniyagala’s Shieldtail)
1 Verified sightings at Sinharaja Forest Reserve From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
About the Deraniyagala’s Shieldtail
Rhinophis tricoloratus is a species of snake in the family Uropeltidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Deraniyagala, P.E.P. (1975). "A new fossorial snake of the genus Rhinophis Hemprich". Spolia Zeylanica. 33 (1–2): 535–536. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Deraniyagala’s Shieldtail in Sinharaja Forest Reserve
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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 | Sinharaja Forest Reserve | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
More parks will be added in future updates.