Tropidophis celiae

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Canasi Dwarf Boa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Tropidophiidae
Genus: Tropidophis
Species: T. celiae
Binomial name
Tropidophis celiae
(Hedges, Estrada & Diaz, 1999)

Canasi Dwarf Boa Tropidophis celiae is a species of dwarf boa endemic to the northern coast of La Habana Province, western Cuba. It is distinguished from other Tropidophis species by its tan coloration, dark brown dorsal spots and pale neck band.

[edit] References

  • Hedges, S. B., A. R. Estrada, and L. M. Diaz. 1999. A new snake (Tropidophis) from western Cuba. Copeia 1999:376-381.