Blind Ground Snake
Erythrolamprus typhlus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusErythrolamprus (Coral Snake Mimics)
- SpeciesErythrolamprus typhlus (Blind Ground Snake)
About the Blind Ground Snake
Erythrolamprus typhlus, the blind ground snake or velvet ground snake, is a species of South American snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
Erythrolamprus typhlus belongs to the genus Erythrolamprus, which contains over 50 species. The genus Erythrolamprus belongs to the subfamily Dipsadinae, which is sometimes referred to as the family Dipsadidae. Recent phylogenetic analysis of morphological and molecular DNA evidence has shown that Erythrolamprus typhlus is now likely paraphyletic.
The relationships of Erythrolamprus species located in northern South America can be shown in the cladogram below: Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Blind Ground Snake in Yasuní National Park
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Xenoxybelis argenteus
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Dipsas catesbyi
Mountain Keelback
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Wagler's Sipo
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Siphlophis compressus
Big Ground Snake
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Olive Forest Racer
Dendrophidion dendrophis
Chicken Snake
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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 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 4 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname | |
| 5 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 6 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 7 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 8 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 9 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 10 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Blind Ground Snake in Yasuní National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Blind Ground Snake sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Blind Ground Snake in Yasuní National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Blind Ground Snake in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.