Thrasops occidentalis
| Thrasops occidentalis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Thrasops |
| Species: | T. occidentalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Thrasops occidentalis Parker, 1940 | |
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.
Distribution and habitat
Thrasops occidentalis is found in the humid zone of West Africa from Senegal to Nigeria. It is a diurnal and arboreal species associated with both rain and gallery forests.
Behavior and ecology
Diet and reproduction
The diet of Thrasops occidentalis consists of small mammals (rodents and bats), birds, and lizards. The species is oviparous, meaning it lays eggs.
Conservation status
Thrasops occidentalis is listed as "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List. No specific threats to it are known.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 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.
- 1 2 3 Thrasops occidentalis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 27 January 2026.
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