Suborder Serpentes Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Subphylum Vertebrata Scientific name Tropidophis melanurus Higher classification Tropidophis Order Scaled reptiles | |
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Similar Tropidophis, Snake, Tropidophiidae, Reptile, Tropidophis feicki | ||
Tropidophis melanurus
Tropidophis melanurus is a non-venomous dwarf boa species found mainly in Cuba. Currently, 3 subspecies are recognized, including the typical form described here.
Contents
- Tropidophis melanurus
- Tropidophis melanurus feeding krmen
- Description
- Geographic range
- Feeding
- References
Tropidophis melanurus feeding krmen
Description
Adults grow to an average of 32 to 39 in (80 to 100 cm) in length.
Geographic range
Found in Cuba, as well as on some nearby islands, including Cayos de San Felipe (Cayo Real), Isla de la Juventud and Navassa Island. The type locality given is "l'île de Cuba."
Feeding
Under natural circumstances, the diet consists of lizards and amphibians, although specimens in captivity can be switched to rodents.
References
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