Tropidophis taczanowskyi
# Tropidophis taczanowskyi

Tropidophis taczanowskyi, also known commonly as Taczanowski's dwarf boa, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is native to northern South America.

## Etymology

Both the specific name, taczanowskyi, and the common name, Taczanowski's dwarf boa, are in honor of Polish zoologist Władysław Taczanowski.

## Geographic range

T. taczanowskyi is found in Ecuador and Peru.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of T. taczanowskyi is forest, at altitudes of 823–2,900 m (2,700–9,514 ft).

## Diet

Taczanowski's dwarf boa preys upon frogs.

## Reproduction

T. taczanowskyi is viviparous.

