Heteroliodon

Heteroliodon
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Serpentes
Family:Lamprophiidae
Subfamily:Pseudoxyrhophiinae
Genus:Heteroliodon
Boettger, 1913
Species

Three recognized species, see article.

Heteroliodon is a genus of snake in the lamprophiid family found only on the island of Madagascar. They are harmless to humans.

Species

Three species are currently recognized.[1]

  • Heteroliodon fohy - Glaw, Vences, & Nussbaum, 2005
  • Heteroliodon lava - Nussbaum & Raxworthy, 2000
  • Heteroliodon occipitalis - (Boulenger, 1896)

References

Notes
  1. ↑ Heteroliodon at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database


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