Mottled Snail-eater
Sibon longifrenis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusSibon (Snail Suckers)
- SpeciesSibon longifrenis (Mottled Snail-eater)
About the Mottled Snail-eater
Sibon longifrenis, Stejneger's snail sucker or lichen-colored snail sucker, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras and Nicaragua. The Sibon longifrenis primarily feeds on amphibian eggs, particularly frog eggs, but will also feed on small oligochaetes and mollusks, such as slugs and snails. The absence of amphibian eggs in their diet may result in nutritional deficit and poor body conditions.
Species Sibon longifrenis at The Reptile Database Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mottled Snail-eater in Tenorio Volcano 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 | Tenorio Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Piedras Blancas National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 7 | Corcovado National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mottled Snail-eater in Tenorio Volcano National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Mottled Snail-eater sighting in Tenorio Volcano National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mottled Snail-eater in Tenorio Volcano National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Mottled Snail-eater in Tenorio Volcano National Park in our monthly data.