Trachyboa boulengeri


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

Etymology

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

Geographic range

T. boulengeri is found in Colombia, western Ecuador, and Panama.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of T. boulengeri is evergreen lowland forest, at altitudes from sea level to. It is usually found near freshwater flooded areas, irrigation ditches, and rivers.

Diet

T. boulengeri preys on frogs and fishes.

Reproduction

T. boulengeri is viviparous.