Neotropical Snail-eater
Dipsas indica
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusDipsas (Snail-eaters)
- SpeciesDipsas indica (Neotropical Snail-eater)
About the Neotropical Snail-eater
Dipsas indica, also known as the neotropical snail-eater, is a snake species found in South America. It feeds on slugs and snails, which the snake can extract from their shells using its slender jaw. There are two subspecies:
Dipsas indica indica Laurenti, 1768 Dipsas indica ecuadoriensis Peters, 1960 Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Neotropical Snail-eater in Yasuní 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 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 5 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 7 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Neotropical Snail-eater in Yasuní National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Neotropical Snail-eater sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Neotropical Snail-eater in Yasuní National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Neotropical Snail-eater in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.