Tropidophis morenoi


Tropidophis morenoi, also commonly known as the zebra dwarf boa and the zebra trope, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.

Etymology

The specific name, morenoi, is in honor of Cuban herpetologist Luis V. Moreno.

Geographic distribution

Tropidophis morenoi is found in north-central Cuba, in the provinces of Ciego de Ávila, Sancti Spíritus, and Villa Clara.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Tropidophis morenoi is forest, at altitudes from sea level to.

Description

Tropidophis morenoi is distinguished from other Tropidophis species by its buff ground color, with brown spots fused to form zebra-like bands. The longest specimen measured is a female with a snout-to-vent length of and a tail length of.

Reproduction

Tropidophis morenoi is viviparous.