Tropidophis morenoi explained

Tropidophis morenoi, also commonly known as the zebra dwarf boa and the zebra trope, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to the West Indies.

Etymology

The specific name, morenoi, is in honor of Cuban herpetologist Luis V. Moreno.[1]

Geographic range

T. morenoi is endemic to Villa Clara Province, north-central Cuba.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of T. morenoi is forest, at altitudes from sea level to .

Description

T. morenoi is distinguished from other Tropidophis species by its buff ground color, with brown spots fused to form zebra-like bands.[2] The longest specimen measured is a female with a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 35.9cm (14.1inches) and a tail length of 5.7cm (02.2inches).[3]

Reproduction

T. morenoi is viviparous.

Notes and References

  1. [species:Bo Beolens|Beolens, Bo]
  2. [Stephen Blair Hedges|Hedges, S. Blair]
  3. [species:Michel Domínguez|Domínguez, Michel]