Tropidonophis mcdowelli | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Tropidonophis |
Species: | T. mcdowelli |
Binomial name | |
Tropidonophis mcdowelli |
Tropidonophis mcdowelli, also known commonly as the northern New Guinea keelback, is a species of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to northern New Guinea in both Papua New Guinea and Western New Guinea. [1] [2]
Its specific name, mcdowelli, is in honor of American herpetologist Samuel B. McDowell. [3] : 173
Tropidonophis mcdowelli has pits on the head shields anterior to the parietals. It also has a high number of subcaudals, 75–95. [2]
The preferred natural habitat of Tropidonophis mcdowelli is lowland and montane rainforest at elevations of 579–1,885 m (1,900–6,184 ft) above sea level in association with watercourses. [1]