title: Tropidophis celiae
text: # 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.
  
  