Sancti Spiritus Trope
Tropidophis spiritus
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Tropidophiidae
Tropidophis spiritus, also known commonly as the Sancti Spiritus dwarf boa and the Sancti Spiritus trope, is a small species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae (dwarf boas). The species is endemic to the province of Sancti Spíritus in central Cuba. It is distinguished from other Tropidophis species by its gracile body shape and color pattern of bold spots.
Tropidophis spiritus est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Tropidophiidae. Répartition Cette espèce est endémique du centre de Cuba. Description C'est un serpent vivipare.
Tropidophis, del griego clásico τροπίς (tropís), "cresta", y ὄφις (óphis), "serpiente" es un género de serpientes que pertenecen a la familia Tropidophiidae. Se distribuyen por Sudamérica y las Antillas. Se trata de serpientes de entre 30 y 60 centímetros, según la especie, terrestres, que viven en la selva.
Distribution
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