Tropidophis morenoi
# Tropidophis morenoi

Tropidophis morenoi, also commonly known as the zebra dwarf boa and the zebra trope, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to the West Indies.

## Etymology

The specific name, morenoi, is in honor of Cuban herpetologist Luis V. Moreno.

## Geographic range

T. morenoi is endemic to Villa Clara Province, north-central Cuba.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of T. morenoi is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 25 m (82 ft).

## Description

T. morenoi is distinguished from other Tropidophis species by its buff ground color, with brown spots fused to form zebra-like bands. The longest specimen measured is a female with a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 35.9 cm (14.1 in) and a tail length of 5.7 cm (2.2 in).

## Reproduction

T. morenoi is viviparous.

