Tropidonophis dolasii explained

Tropidonophis dolasii is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Papua New Guinea.

Etymology

The specific name, dolasii, is in honor of Papua New Guinean, Dolasi Salepuna, for his field assistance.^[1]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of T. dolasii is forest in association with freshwater wetlands, at altitudes of .

Diet

T. dolasii preys upon frogs.

Reproduction

T. dolasii is oviparous.

Further reading

• Kraus F, Allison A (2004). "A new species of Tropidonophis (Serpentes: Colubridae: Natricinae) from the D'Entrecasteaux Islands, Papua New Guinea". Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 117 (3): 303–310. (Tropidonophis dolasii, new species).

Notes and References

1. [species:Bo Beolens|Beolens, Bo]