Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Order Squamata Scientific name Tropidophis pilsbryi | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Serpentes Rank Species | |
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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.
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Etymology
Both the specific name, pilsbryi, and one of the common names, Pilsbry's dwarf boa, are in honor of American malacologist Henry Augustus Pilsbry.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized, including the nominotypical subspecies:
Taxonomy
In 2002 Hedges elevated the subspecies T. p. galacelidus to a full species, T. galacelidus.
Description
Male Tropidophis pilsbryi pilsbryi grow to a snout–vent length of 295 mm (11.6 in) and females to 260 mm (10 in). Tropidophis pilsbryi galacelidus can get bigger, with a snout–vent length of 187 mm (7.4 in) in males but 405 mm (15.9 in) in females.
Reproduction
T. pilsbryi is viviparous.