Brown Vinesnake (Oxybelis aeneus) — Least Concern Reptilia

Brown Vinesnake

Oxybelis aeneus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Colubridae

About

Oxybelis aeneus, commonly known as the Mexican vine snake or brown vine snake, is a species of colubrid snake, which is endemic to the Americas.

Fun Fact

eneus is exclusively affiliated with Madrean Evergreen Woodland communities and the upper reaches of adjacent semidesert grassland habitat.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found from within the Atascosa, Patagonia, and Pajarito mountains of southern Arizona in the United States, through Mexico, to northern South America and Trinidad and Tobago.

Diet

Feeds mainly on lizards (mostly anoles), but also eats frogs, small rodents and birds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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