Tropidonophis dolasii

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Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Serpentes
Tropidonophis dolasii
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Tropidonophis
Species:
T. dolasii
Binomial name
Tropidonophis dolasii
Kraus & Allison, 2004

Tropidonophis dolasii is a species of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of 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]

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).[1]

Diet

Tropidonophis dolasii preys upon frogs.[1]

Reproduction

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