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Chilabothrus strigilatus
Species of snake From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chilabothrus strigilatus, also known commonly as the Bahamian boa, is a species of snake in the family Boidae. The species is endemic to the Bahamas. There are five recognized subspecies.[2]
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Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of C. strigilatus are forest and shrubland, but it has also been found in gardens.[1]
Diet
Large adults of C. strigilatus prey upon both warm-blooded (birds, rodents) and cold-blooded (frogs, lizards) animals. Smaller adults and young prey predominately on lizards of the genus Anolis.[1]
Reproduction
C. strigilatus is viviparous and reproduces every other year.[1]
Subspecies
Five subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominate subspecies:[2]
- Chilabothrus strigilatus strigilatus (Cope, 1862) – Bahamian boa – New Providence Island, including Rose Island, Eleuthera Island, Long Island and the Exuma Cays near Andros Island, the Bahamas
- Chilabothrus strigilatus ailurus Sheplan & Schwartz, 1974 – Cat Island boa – Cat Island and Alligator Cay, the Bahamas
- Chliabothrus strigilatus fosteri Barbour, 1941 – Bimini boa – Bimini Island, the Bahamas
- Chilabothrus strigilatus fowleri Sheplan & Schwartz, 1974 – Andros boa – Andros Island and Berry Island, the Bahamas
- Chilabothrus strigilatus mccraniei Sheplan & Schwartz, 1974 – Ragged Island boa – Ragged Island, the Bahamas
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Etymology
The subspecific name, fowleri, is in honor of herpetologist Danny C. Fowler.[3]
The subspecific name, mccraniei, is in honor of American herpetologist James R. McCranie.[4]
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