| Tropidophis celiae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Tropidophiidae |
| Genus: | Tropidophis |
| Species: | T. celiae |
| Binomial name | |
| Tropidophis celiae | |
Tropidophis celiae, commonly known as the Canasi dwarf boa or the Canasi trope, is an endangered species of dwarf boa, a snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.
The specific name, celiae, is in honor of Celia Puerta de Estrada, the wife of Puerto Rican herpetologist Alberto R. Estrada. [2]
T. celiae is native to the northern coast of La Habana Province, western Cuba. [3]
The preferred natural habitats of T. celiae are caves, forest, and the marine supralittoral zone at an altitude of 3 m (9.8 ft). [1]
T. celiae is distinguished from other Tropidophis species by its tan coloration, dark brown dorsal spots, and pale neck band. [4]
T. celiae is viviparous. [3]
The Tropidophiidae, common name dwarf boas or thunder snakes, are a family of nonvenomous snakes found from Mexico and the West Indies south to southeastern Brazil. These are small to medium-sized fossorial snakes, some with beautiful and striking color patterns. Currently, two living genera, containing 34 species, are recognized. Two other genera were once considered to be tropidophiids but are now known to be more closely related to boids, and are classified in the subfamily Ungaliophiinae. There are a relatively large number of fossil snakes that have been described as tropidophiids, but which of these are more closely related to Tropidophis and Trachyboa and which are more closely related to Ungaliophis and Exiliboa is unknown.
Tropidophis, common name wood snakes or West Indian wood snakes, is a genus of dwarf boas endemic to the West Indies and South America. Currently, 17 species are recognized.
Tropidophis fuscus is a non-venomous dwarf boa species found in Cuba. No subspecies are currently recognized.
Tropidophis spiritus, the Sancti Spiritus trope, is a small species of dwarf boa endemic to the province of Sancti Spíritus in central Cuba. It is distinguished from other Tropidophis species by its gracile body shape and color pattern of bold spots.
Tropidophis morenoi, commonly known as the zebra dwarf boa, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to the West Indies.
Tropidophis hendersoni, commonly known as the Cuban khaki dwarf boa, is a species of dwarf boa endemic to the West Indies.
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The Bahamian pygmy boa constrictor, Inagua trope, or Bahama wood snake is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to the Great Inagua Island, the Bahamas.
Tropidophis battersbyi, also known commonly as Battersby's dwarf boa and the Ecuadorian dwarf boa, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.
Tropidophis feicki, also known as the broad-banded dwarf boa or Feick's dwarf boa, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.
Tropidophis haetianus, the Haitian dwarf boa, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. It is endemic to Hispaniola in the West Indies.
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Tropidophis pardalis, or the leopard dwarf boa or spotted brown trope, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. It is endemic to Cuba.
Tropidophis pilsbryi, commonly known as Pilsbry's dwarf boa or the Cuban white-necked dwarf boa, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.
Tropidophis semicinctus, or the Yellow-banded dwarf boa, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. It is endemic to Cuba.
Tropidophis taczanowskyi, also known commonly as Taczanowski's dwarf boa, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is native to northern South America.
Tropidophis wrighti, commonly known as the gracile banded dwarf boa, the gracile banded trope, and Wright's dwarf boa, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.
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