Tropidophis battersbyi
Species of snake
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Tropidophis battersbyi, also known commonly as Battersby's dwarf boa and the Ecuadorian dwarf boa, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae.[2] The species is endemic to Ecuador.[3]
| Tropidophis battersbyi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Tropidophiidae |
| Genus: | Tropidophis |
| Species: | T. battersbyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Tropidophis battersbyi Laurent, 1949 | |
Etymology
The specific name, battersbyi, is in honor of British herpetologist James Clarence Battersby (1901–1993).[4]
Description
Dorsally, T. battersbyi has four rows of large dark spots. It has a high number of ventral scales, up to 200. It has a low number of maxillary teeth, only 12.[5]
Reproduction
T. battersbyi is viviparous.[5]
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