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Trachyboa boulengeri

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Trachyboa boulengeri
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Trachyboa boulengeri, commonly known as the northern eyelash boa, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Tropidophiidae.[2] The species is endemic to Central America.[3]

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Etymology

The specific name, boulengeri, is in honor of Belgian-born British herpetologist George Albert Boulenger.[4]

Geographic range

T. boulengeri is found in Colombia, western Ecuador,[5] and Panama.[6]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of T. boulengeri is evergreen lowland forest,[7] at altitudes from sea level to 1,000 m (3,300 ft).[1] It is usually found near freshwater flooded areas, irrigation ditches, and rivers.[1]

Diet

T. boulengeri preys on frogs and fishes.[7]

Reproduction

T. boulengeri is viviparous.[6]

References

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