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Viquez's Tropical Ground Snake

Trimetopon viquezi

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Overview

Trimetopon viquezi, Viquez's tropical ground snake, is a species of snake in the family, Colubridae. It is found in Costa Rica.

Trimetopon viquezi faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited Costa Rican range. Agricultural expansion and urban development have fragmented the remaining cloud forest patches where this snake occurs. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to continued forest loss and climate-induced shifts in cloud forest zones.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests in Costa Rica, typically found in areas with persistent fog and high humidity. It occurs in primary and secondary forest habitats at elevations where cloud cover is frequent.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Viquez's Tropical Ground Snake classified as Critically Endangered?
Viquez's Tropical Ground Snake is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Trimetopon viquezi faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited Costa Rican range. Agricultural expansion and urban development have fragmented the remaining cloud forest patches where this snake occurs. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to continued forest loss and climate-induced shifts in cloud forest zones.
Where does Viquez's Tropical Ground Snake live?
Viquez's Tropical Ground Snake occurs in Costa Rica. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Viquez's Tropical Ground Snake?
The main threats to Viquez's Tropical Ground Snake are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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