Tropidophis fuscus
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Tropidophis fuscus

Tropidophis fuscus is a non-venomous dwarf boa species found in Cuba. No subspecies are currently recognized.

Appearance

Male Tropidophis fuscus grow to 287 mm (11.3 in) and females to 304 mm (12.0 in) in snout–vent length. The color pattern consists of a dark brown ground color with black spotting.

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Found in Cuba where it is known only from two areas, Cruzata and Minas Amores, in northeastern Guantánamo Province. The type locality given is "Minas Amores (21.7 km NW, 7.7 km SE Baracoa, by road), Guantánamo Province, Cuba, 76 m."

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Pine forests.

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References

1. Tropidophis fuscus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropidophis_fuscus
2. Tropidophis fuscus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/75606452/75608009

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