Tropidophis celiae
# Tropidophis celiae

Tropidophis celiae, commonly known as the Canasi dwarf boa or the Canasi trope, is an endangered species of dwarf boa, a snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.

## Etymology

The specific name, celiae, is in honor of Celia Puerta de Estrada, the wife of Puerto Rican herpetologist Alberto R. Estrada.

## Geographic range

T. celiae is native to the northern coast of La Habana Province, western Cuba.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of T. celiae are caves, forest, and the marine supralittoral zone at an altitude of 3 m (9.8 ft).

## Description

T. celiae is distinguished from other Tropidophis species by its tan coloration, dark brown dorsal spots, and pale neck band.

## Diet

T. celiae is known to prey upon frogs.

## Reproduction

T. celiae is viviparous.

