Tropidophis pilsbryi

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Tropidophis pilsbryi, commonly known as Pilsbry's dwarf boa or the Cuban white-necked dwarf boa, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.

Etymology

Both the specific name, pilsbryi, and one of the common names, Pilsbry's dwarf boa, are in honor of American malacologist Henry Augustus Pilsbry.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized, including the nominate subspecies:

Taxonomy

In 2002 Hedges elevated the subspecies T. p. galacelidus to a full species, T. galacelidus.

Description

Males of T. p. pilsbryi grow to a snout–vent length (SVL) of 295 mm, and females grow to 260 mm SVL. T. p. galacelidus can get larger, with a snout–vent length of 187 mm in males, but 405 mm SVL in females.

Reproduction

T. pilsbryi is viviparous.

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