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Tropidophis hendersoni
Tropidophis hendersoni, commonly known as the Cuban khaki dwarf boa, the Cuban Khaki Trope, and Henderson's trope, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae (dwarf boas). The species is endemic to Cuba. EtymologyThe specific name, hendersoni, is in honor of American herpetologist Robert William Henderson (born 1945).[2] Geographic rangeT. hendersoni is known from the northern coast of eastern Cuba, in the province of Holguín.[1] HabitatThe preferred natural habitat of T. hendersoni is caves and sinkholes in forest, at altitudes from sea level to 20 m (66 ft).[1] DescriptionT. hendersoni is a small spotted species, previously confused with T. haetianus of Hispaniola.[3] DietT. hendersoni preys upon frogs of the genus Eleutherodactylus.[1] ReproductionT. hendersoni is ovoviviparous.[3] References
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