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Tropidonophis mcdowelli

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Tropidonophis mcdowelli
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Tropidonophis
Species:
T. mcdowelli
Binomial name
Tropidonophis mcdowelli
Malnate & Underwood [fr], 1988

Tropidonophis mcdowelli, the northern New Guinea keelback, is a species of colubrid snake. It is found in northern New Guinea in both Papua New Guinea and Western New Guinea.[1][2] Its specific name honors Samuel B. McDowell, American herpetologist (1928–2014).[2]

Tropidonophis mcdowelli occurs in lowland and montane rainforest at elevations of 579–1,885 m (1,900–6,184 ft) above sea level in association with watercourses.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Tallowin, O.; Parker, F.; O'Shea, M. (2022) [amended version of 2015 assessment]. "Tropidonophis mcdowelli". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T42492577A217801425. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T42492577A217801425.en. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b Tropidonophis mcdowelli at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 14 March 20249.