Leioheterodon
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 Giant Malagasy Hognose Snake
Leioheterodon madagascariensis |
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Leioheterodon is a genus of hognose snakes found only on the island of Madagascar. There are three recognized species in the genus. Along with being called Malagasy Hognose Snakes, they are also referred to as Malagasy Brown Snakes and Malagasy Menarana Snakes.
[edit] Species
- Speckled Hognose Snake, Leioheterodon geayi (Mocquard, 1905)
- Malagasy Giant Hognose Snake, Leioheterodon madagascariensis (Duméril & Bibron, 1854)
- Blonde Hognose Snake, Leioheterodon modestus (Günther, 1863)
[edit] References
- Genus Leioheterodon at the EMBL Reptile Database
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