Tropidophis
Tropidophis, common name Caribbean dwarf boas, wood snakes or West Indian wood snakes, is a genus of dwarf boas endemic to the West Indies and South America. Currently, either 17 or 33 species are recognized, depending on the authority.
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Tropidophiidae
- Image
- Cuban Giant Trope (Tropidophis melanurus) (8577519420).jpg
Show 2 more facts
- P105
- genus
Article
7 sectionsContents
- Distribution and habitat
- Description
- Conservation
- Species
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Tropidophis, common name Caribbean dwarf boas, wood snakes or West Indian wood snakes, is a genus of dwarf boas endemic to the West Indies and South America. Currently, either 17 or 33 species are recognized, depending on the authority.
==Distribution and habitat== Found in the West Indies, including Cuba, and in South America (Brazil, Peru and Ecuador). ==Description== left|thumb|Autohaemorrhaging in T. curtus Adults grow to between in total length (including tail). They are secretive and predominantly terrestrial, found in a variety of natural habitats, including rain forest, swamps, pine woods and scrub, as well as in the vicinity of human habitation. They have an interesting defensive habit of autohaemorrhaging from the mouth, nostrils and eyes when disturbed. Some species also change colour over the course of the day.