Tropidonophis dolasii | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Tropidonophis |
Species: | T. dolasii
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Binomial name | |
Tropidonophis dolasii |
Tropidonophis dolasii is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Papua New Guinea. [2]
The specific name, dolasii, is in honor of Papua New Guinean, Dolasi Salepuna, for his field assistance. [3]
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]
T. dolasii preys upon frogs. [1]
Tropidonophis dolasii | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Tropidonophis |
Species: | T. dolasii
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Binomial name | |
Tropidonophis dolasii |
Tropidonophis dolasii is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Papua New Guinea. [2]
The specific name, dolasii, is in honor of Papua New Guinean, Dolasi Salepuna, for his field assistance. [3]
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]
T. dolasii preys upon frogs. [1]