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]

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