Thamnosophis stumpffi


Thamnosophis stumpffi, commonly known as the yellow-striped water snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Pseudoxyrhophiinae of the family Pseudoxyrhophiidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.

Etymology

The specific name, stumpffi, is in honor of Anton Stumpff who collected the holotype.

Geographic range

T. stumpffi is found in northwestern Madagascar, including the island Nosy Be.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of T. stumpffi is forest.

Reproduction

T. stumpffi is oviparous.