Tropidophis xanthogaster
# Tropidophis xanthogaster

Tropidophis xanthogaster, also known commonly as the Guanahacabibes dwarf boa and the Guanahacabibes trope, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae (dwarf boas). The species is endemic to the Guanahacabibes Peninsula, in the province of Pinar del Río, western Cuba.

## Etymology

The specific name, xanthogaster, from Greek xantho- (yellow) and gaster (venter), refers to the yellow underside of this species.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of T. xanthogaster is forest with shaded rocky areas and caves, at elevations up to 25 m (82 ft).

## Description

Dorsally, T. xanthogaster is grayish-brown with eight rows of dark brown spots. Ventrally, it is yellow. It may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 24 cm (9.4 in).

## Reproduction

T. xanthogaster is ovoviviparous.

