Leopard Keelback
Helicops leopardinus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusHelicops (Mountain Keelbacks)
- SpeciesHelicops leopardinus (Leopard Keelback)
2 Verified sightings at Tambopata National Reserve From 2019 to 2026
6 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Leopard Keelback
Helicops leopardinus, the leopard keelback, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is endemic to South America, and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, and Suriname.
Species Helicops leopardinus at The Reptile Database Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Leopard Keelback in Tambopata National 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 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru |