VUVulnerable
Zaher's Shadow Snake
Synophis zaheri
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
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protection
Other threatened species in DIPSADIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Zaher's Shadow Snake classified as Vulnerable?
Zaher's Shadow 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 Zaher's Shadow Snake live?
Zaher's Shadow Snake occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Zaher's Shadow Snake?
The main threats to Zaher's Shadow Snake are 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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