Tropidonophis mcdowelli, the northern New Guinea keelback, is a species of colubrid snake. It is found in northern New Guinea in both Papua New Guinea and Western New Guinea.[1][2] Its specific name honors Samuel B. McDowell, American herpetologist (1928–2014).[2]
| Tropidonophis mcdowelli | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Tropidonophis |
| Species: | T. mcdowelli
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| Binomial name | |
| Tropidonophis mcdowelli | |
Tropidonophis mcdowelli occurs in lowland and montane rainforest at elevations of 579–1,885 m (1,900–6,184 ft) above sea level in association with watercourses.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Tallowin, O.; Parker, F.; O'Shea, M. (2022) [amended version of 2015 assessment]. "Tropidonophis mcdowelli". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T42492577A217801425. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T42492577A217801425.en. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ a b Tropidonophis mcdowelli at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 14 March 20249.
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