Reptiles & amphibians · La Saladita, Guerrero

Mexican Cantil

Agkistrodon bilineatus

Spanish: Cantil / Mocasín mexicano

Agkistrodon bilineatus is a venomous pit viper species found in Mexico and Central America as far south as Costa Rica. Four subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here. Most often recorded in Oct, Dec, Jun.

TaxonomyReptilia › Squamata › Viperidae

IUCN statusNear Threatened (NT)

Local records7 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)

Global records384 on iNaturalist

Recorded here2018 – 2023

Months recorded near La Saladita

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Recent local sightings

2023-10-16 — observation by adrian_mora
2022-10-30 — observation by maria_giovanna5
2021-10-16 — observation by jareth_sanguino
2019-12-20 — observation by dalymartinez
2018-10-19 — observation by ricardopalaciosaguilar
2018-10-19 — observation by brettbutler

Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Reptiles & amphibians guide iNaturalist Wikipedia

Cite as: “Mexican Cantil (Agkistrodon bilineatus) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/agkistrodon-bilineatus/, updated 2026-09-26. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.