New localities and altitudinal records for the snakes Oxyrhopus petolarius, Spilotes pullatus, and Urotheca fulviceps in Talamanca, Costa Rica

Researchers have documented new locality and altitudinal records for three snake species—Oxyrhopus petolarius, Spilotes pullatus, and Urotheca fulviceps—in the Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves of Costa Rica. These findings expand the known distribution ranges of these species within the Talamanca ecoregion, providing critical data for conservation planning and species assessments. The study relied on direct sightings to establish these records, contributing valuable insights into the biodiversity of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

González-Maya, J. F., Cardenal-Porras, J., Wyatt, S. A., & Mata-Lorenzen, J. (2011). New localities and altitudinal records for the snakes Oxyrhopus petolarius, Spilotes pullatus, and Urotheca fulviceps in Talamanca, Costa Rica. Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad, 82(4), 1340–1342. https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2011.4.759