False Fer-de-lance

Xenodon rhabdocephalus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Colubridae

About

Xenodon rabdocephalus, commonly known as the false fer-de-lance, is a species of mildly venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Central America and northern South America. There are two recognized subspecies.

Fun Fact

Smith, 1940 Nota bene: A trinomial authority in parentheses indicates that the subspecies was originally described in a genus other than Xenodon.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds mainly on frogs and toads, including tadpoles.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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