Brazilian Sipo
Chironius laevicollis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusChironius (Sipos)
- SpeciesChironius laevicollis (Brazilian Sipo)
1 Verified sightings at Tijuca National Park From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Brazilian Sipo
Chironius laevicollis, the Brazilian sipo, is a species of colubrid snake from Brazil. This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest along the country's southeast coast, and is common and widespread throughout its range. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brazilian Sipo in Tijuca 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 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |