Tropidonophis dolasii

Tropidonophis dolasii is a species of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Papua New Guinea.^[2]

Tropidonophis dolasii
Conservation status
Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Serpentes
Family:	Colubridae
Genus:	Tropidonophis
Species:	T. dolasii
Binomial name
Tropidonophis dolasii Kraus & Allison, 2004

Etymology

The specific name, dolasii, is in honor of Papua New Guinean, Dolasi Salepuna, for his field assistance.^[3]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Tropidonophis dolasii is forest in association with freshwater wetlands, at altitudes of 900–1,090 m (2,950–3,580 ft).^[1]

Diet

Tropidonophis dolasii preys upon frogs.^[1]

Reproduction

Tropidonophis dolasii is oviparous.^[2]