VUVulnerable
Northern Ground Snake
Atractus nicefori
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in DIPSADIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Northern Ground Snake classified as Vulnerable?
Northern Ground Snake is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Northern Ground Snake live?
Northern Ground Snake occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Northern Ground Snake?
The main threats to Northern Ground Snake are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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