Tropidonophis mcdowelli

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Tropidonophis mcdowelli
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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]

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Etymology

Its specific name, mcdowelli, is in honor of American herpetologist Samuel B. McDowell. [3] :173

Description

Tropidonophis mcdowelli has pits on the head shields anterior to the parietals. It also has a high number of subcaudals, 75–95. [2]

Habitat

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]

Diet

Tropidonophis mcdowelli preys predominately upon frogs. [1]

Reproduction

Tropidonophis mcdowelli is oviparous. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Tallowin, O.; Parker, F.; O'Shea, M. (2022) [amended version of 2015 assessment]. "Tropidonophis mcdowelli ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2022: e.T42492577A217801425. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T42492577A217801425.en . Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Tropidonophis mcdowelli at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 14 March 20249.
  3. Beolens, B.; Watkins, M.; Grayson, M. (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. xiii + 296. ISBN   978-1-4214-0135-5.

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