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Tropidophis morenoi

Tropidophis morenoi, also commonly known as the zebra dwarf boa and the zebra trope, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.

Etymology

The specific name, morenoi, is in honor of Cuban herpetologist .

Geographic distribution

Tropidophis morenoi is found in north-central Cuba, in the provinces of Ciego de Ávila, Sancti Spíritus, and Villa Clara.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Tropidophis morenoi is forest, at altitudes from sea level to .

Description

Tropidophis morenoi is distinguished from other Tropidophis species by its buff ground color, with brown spots fused to form zebra-like bands. The longest specimen measured is a female with a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of and a tail length of .

Reproduction

Tropidophis morenoi is viviparous.

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