VUVulnerable
Usambara Vine Snake
Thelotornis usambaricus
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usambara_vine_snake
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· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in COLUBRIDAE
Threatened in Kenya
Frequently asked questions
Why is Usambara Vine Snake classified as Vulnerable?
Usambara Vine 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 Usambara Vine Snake live?
Usambara Vine Snake occurs in Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Usambara Vine Snake?
The main threats to Usambara Vine Snake are 2.1, 2.3, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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