Tropidonophis dolasii
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Tropidonophis dolasii is a species of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Papua New Guinea.
Etymology
The specific name, dolasii, is in honor of Papua New Guinean, Dolasi Salepuna, for his field assistance.
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Tropidonophis dolasii is forest in association with freshwater wetlands, at altitudes of 900–1,090 m (2,950–3,580 ft).
Diet
Tropidonophis dolasii preys upon frogs.
Reproduction
Tropidonophis dolasii is oviparous.
Further reading
- Kraus F, Allison A (2004). "A new species of Tropidonophis (Serpentes: Colubridae: Natricinae) from the D'Entrecasteaux Islands, Papua New Guinea". Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 117 (3): 303–310. (Tropidonophis dolasii, new species).