Thrasops occidentalis
| Thrasops occidentalis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Thrasops |
| Species: | T. occidentalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Thrasops occidentalis Parker, 1940
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Thrasops occidentalis, commonly known as the western black tree snake or black tree snake, is a species of arboreal snake in the family Colubridae. The snake is found in West Africa.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
Thrasops occidentalis is found in the humid zone of West Africa from Senegal to Nigeria.[1][2] It is a diurnal and arboreal species associated with both rain and gallery forests.[1]
Behavior and ecology
Diet and reproduction
The diet of Thrasops occidentalis consists of small mammals (rodents and bats), birds, and lizards.[1] The species is oviparous, meaning it lays eggs.[2]
Conservation status
Thrasops occidentalis is listed as "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List. No specific threats to it are known.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Branch, W.R.; Luiselli, L. (2013). "Thrasops occidentalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T13265717A13265724. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T13265717A13265724.en. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ a b c Thrasops occidentalis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 27 January 2026.