ENEndangered
Egyptian Egg-eating Snake
Dasypeltis bazi
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoverySpecies reintroductionLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in COLUBRIDAE
Threatened in Egypt
Frequently asked questions
Why is Egyptian Egg-eating Snake classified as Endangered?
Egyptian Egg-eating Snake is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Egyptian Egg-eating Snake live?
Egyptian Egg-eating Snake occurs in Egypt, and Sudan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Egyptian Egg-eating Snake?
The main threats to Egyptian Egg-eating Snake are 1.1, 2.1, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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