About this species
Catesby's snail-eater (Dipsas catesbyi), also commonly known as Catesby's snail sucker, is a nocturnal species of non-venomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to northern South America.
In June 2021 upon manipulation, a snake of this species presented vocalization, a duration of 0.06 seconds, reaching 3036 Hz in its peak frequency with a modulated note, emitted through exhalation of air through the larynx, being the first record of a snake call in South America.
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Dipsas catesbyi es una especie de serpiente no venenosa que pertenece a la familia Colubridae. Es una culebra nocturna, nativa del norte de América del Sur, que se alimenta principalmente de caracoles arbóreas. No tiene subespecies reconocidas.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Squamata |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Genus | Dipsas |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
- Sipaliwini3
- Brokopondo1
- Para1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
