Head-striped Leaf-litter Snake
Echinanthera cephalostriata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusEchinanthera (Brazilian Tropical Snakes)
- SpeciesEchinanthera cephalostriata (Head-striped Leaf-litter Snake)
About the Head-striped Leaf-litter Snake
Echinanthera cephalostriata is a species of snake of the family Colubridae in the subfamily Dipsadinae. The species is endemic to Brazil. Echinanthera cephalostriata is a species in the family Colubridae, common name "Head-striped Leaf-litter Snake". They're a slender, small to medium length snake, with a blotched pattern along their back and a thick black stripe down the sides. They're usually seen in colors of brown and grey, and have a bright yellow venter, with characteristically big eyes and a small head. They're non-venomous, and prey mainly upon amphibians. They are diurnal and might be spotted near creeks. They range from the Brazilian states of Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and Espírito Santo. Little information has been recorded on this species.
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Recent sightings of Head-striped Leaf-litter Snake 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 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Head-striped Leaf-litter Snake in Tijuca National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Head-striped Leaf-litter Snake sighting in Tijuca National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Head-striped Leaf-litter Snake in Tijuca National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Head-striped Leaf-litter Snake in Tijuca National Park in our monthly data.