About this species
Pseudoeryx plicatilis, the South American pond snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. They can reach lengths averaging to 1.27 m (4.2 ft). The body of the snake is flattened more dorsally and has smooth scales. The head is compact and the snake is composed of primarily pale dorsal yellow lines with the scales being mostly olive brown. For adults the ventral side of the snake is yellow with rows of black dots. The juveniles have ventral sides that are bright orange or red with black doted rows.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Squamata |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Genus | Pseudoeryx |
In Suriname
54Records in Suriname
5iNaturalist observations
1828First record
2025Latest record
Where it has been recorded
- Commewijne3
- Sipaliwini3
- Paramaribo2
- Saramacca2
- Wanica1
- Marowijne1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
Records by month
All years combined.
