Tropidonophis doriae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Tropidonophis |
Species: | T. doriae
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Binomial name | |
Tropidonophis doriae (Boulenger, 1897)
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Synonyms[2] | |
Tropidonophis doriae, commonly known as the barred keelback, is a species of snake belonging to the family Colubridae. The species is native to New Guinea and some nearby islands.[1][2][3]
The specific name, doriae, commemorates Italian naturalist Giacomo Doria.[4][5]
T. doriae can be found in the Aru Islands (Maluku province, Indonesia) and in New Guinea (Papua New Guinea and West Papua).[2]
The preferred natural habitat of T. doriae is forest near streams, at altitudes from sea level to 1,545 m (5,069 ft).[1]
T. doriae preys upon frogs, including their eggs and tadpoles, and on fishes.[1]
T. doriae is oviparous.[2] Clutch size is 2–8 eggs.[1]