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Tropidonophis dolasii

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Tropidonophis dolasii is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Papua New Guinea.[2]

Etymology

The specific name, dolasii, is in honor of Papua New Guinean, Dolasi Salepuna, for his field assistance.[3]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of T. dolasii is forest in association with freshwater wetlands, at altitudes of 900–1,090 m (2,950–3,580 ft).[1]

Diet

T. dolasii preys upon frogs.[1]

Reproduction

T. dolasii is oviparous.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Tallowin, O.; O'Shea, M.; Parker, F. (2015). "Tropidonophis dolasii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T42492539A42492542. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T42492539A42492542.en. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b Tropidonophis dolasii at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
  3. ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Tropidonophis dolasii, p. 74).
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Tropidonophis dolasii: Brief Summary

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Tropidonophis dolasii is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Papua New Guinea.

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