Thamnosophis stumpffi
Thamnosophis stumpffi, commonly known as the yellow-striped water snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Pseudoxyrhophiinae of the family Lamprophiidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar. Etymology. The specific name, "stumpffi", is in honor of Anton Stumpff who collected the holotype. Geographic range. "T. stumpffi" is found in northwestern Madagascar, including the island Nosy Be. Habitat. The preferred natural habitat of "T. stumpffi" is forest. Reproduction. "T. stumpffi" is oviparous.