| Chilabothrus ampelophis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Boidae |
| Genus: | Chilabothrus |
| Species: | C. ampelophis |
| Binomial name | |
| Chilabothrus ampelophis Landestoy, Reynolds, & Henderson, 2021 | |
Chilabothrus ampelophis is a species of snake in the family Boidae. The species is endemic to the Dominican Republic. [1]
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