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Tropidonophis mcdowelli

Tropidonophis mcdowelli, also known commonly as the northern New Guinea keelback, is a species of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to northern New Guinea in both Papua New Guinea and Western New Guinea.

Etymology
Its specific name, mcdowelli, is in honor of American herpetologist Samuel B. McDowell. ==Description==
Description
Tropidonophis mcdowelli has pits on the head shields anterior to the parietals. It also has a high number of subcaudals, 75–95. ==Habitat==
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Tropidonophis mcdowelli is lowland and montane rainforest at elevations of above sea level in association with watercourses. ==Diet==
Diet
Tropidonophis mcdowelli preys predominately upon frogs. ==Reproduction==
Reproduction
Tropidonophis mcdowelli is oviparous. ==References==
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