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Candoia paulsoni
Species of snake From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Candoia paulsoni, also known commonly as Paulson's bevel-nosed boa, the Solomon Islands ground boa, and the Solomons ground boa, is a species of snake in the subfamily Candoiinae of the family Boidae. The species is native to the Maluku Islands and Melanesia. Six subspecies are recognized.[2]
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Subspecies
Six subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.[2]
- C. p. paulsoni (Stull, 1956) – the Solomon Islands
- C. p. vindumi H.M. Smith & Chiszar, 2001 – Bougainville Island
- C. p. tasmai H.M. Smith & Tepedelen, 2001 – Halmahera and the Talaud Islands, as well as Sulawesi[3]
- C. p. mcdowelli H.M. Smith & Chiszar, 2001 – eastern Papua New Guinea
- C. p. sadlieri H.M. Smith & Chiszar, 2001 – Woodlark Island
- C. p. rosadoi H.M. Smith & Chiszar, 2001 – Misima Island
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Geographic distribution
Candoia paulsoni is found in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.[1] The type locality is Ugi Island in the Solomon Islands.[2]
Behavior
Candoia paulsoni is both terrestrial and arboreal, and it is mainly nocturnal.[1]
Reproduction
Candoia paulsoni is viviparous.[2] Litter size can be as many as 20 young.[1]
Etymology
The specific name paulsoni is in honor of Swedish herpetologist John Paulson.[4]: 202
The subspecific name, mcdowelli, is in honor of American herpetologist Samuel Booker McDowell, Jr.[4]: 173
The subspecific name, rosadoi, is in honor of herpetologist José P. O. Rosado of the Museum of Comparative Zoology.[4]: 226
The subspecific name, sadlieri, is in honor of Australian herpetologist Ross Allen Sadlier.[4]: 231
The subspecific name, tasmai, is in honor of Indonesian reptile breeder Budiyanto Tasma.[4]: 261
The subspecific name, vindumi, is in honor of American herpetologist Jens Verner Vindum.[4]: 275
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