Costa Rica Montane Pitviper
Cerrophidion sasai
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyViperidae (Vipers)
- GenusCerrophidion (Montane Pitvipers)
- SpeciesCerrophidion sasai (Costa Rica Montane Pitviper)
2 Verified sightings at Volcán Barú National Park From 2019 to 2026
22 Verified sightings across all 5 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Costa Rica Montane Pitviper
Cerrophidion sasai, the Costa Rica montane pitviper, is a venomous snake mostly found in the southeastern parts of Mexico to the west of Panama. In Costa Rica it is found in the Cordillera Central and Cordillera de Talamanca at altitudes from 1,460 to 2,875 m (4,790 to 9,430 ft)
It is a diurnal species of snake that usually feeds on small mammals, birds, lizards, snakes, amphibians, and arthropods. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Costa Rica Montane Pitviper in Volcán Barú 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 | Chirripó National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 3 | Volcán Barú National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 4 | Los Quetzales National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |