Uromacer catesbyi
Uromacer catesbyi, also known commonly as the blunt-headed Hispaniolan vine snake and Catesby's pointed snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the island of Hispaniola.
Etymology
The specific name, catesbyi, is in honor of English naturalist Mark Catesby.Geographic range
U. catesbyi is native to the Dominican Republic and Haiti.Habitat
Although the preferred natural habitat of U. catesbyi is forest at altitudes from sea level to, it is also often found in disturbed areas.Behavior
U. catesbyi is an arboreal species.Diet
U. catesbyi preys upon frogs, lizards, and birds.Reproduction
U. catesbyi is oviparous.Subspecies
Including the nominotypical subspecies, eight subspecies are recognized as being valid.- Uromacer catesbyi catesbyi
- Uromacer catesbyi cereolineatus
- Uromacer catesbyi frondicolor
- Uromacer catesbyi hariolatus
- Uromacer catesbyi inchausteguii
- Uromacer catesbyi insulaevaccarum
- Uromacer catesbyi pampineus
- Uromacer catesbyi scandax