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Tropidophis celiae
Species of snake From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tropidophis celiae, commonly known as the Canasi dwarf boa or the Canasi trope, is an endangered species of dwarf boa, a snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.
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Etymology
The specific name, celiae, is in honor of Celia Puerta de Estrada, the wife of Puerto Rican herpetologist Alberto R. Estrada.[2]
Geographic range
T. celiae is native to the northern coast of La Habana Province, western Cuba.[3]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of T. celiae are caves, forest, and the marine supralittoral zone at an altitude of 3 m (9.8 ft).[1]
Description
T. celiae is distinguished from other Tropidophis species by its tan coloration, dark brown dorsal spots, and pale neck band.[4]
Diet
Reproduction
T. celiae is viviparous.[3]
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Further reading
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