Leioheterodon

Leioheterodon
Giant Malagasy hognose snake
L. madagascariensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Lamprophiidae
Subfamily: Pseudoxyrhophiinae
Genus: Leioheterodon
Common names: Malagasy hognose snakes, Malagasy brown snakes, more.

Leioheterodon is a genus of harmless lamprophiids found only on the island of Madagascar. Three species are currently recognized.

Common names

Malagasy hognose snakes, Malagasy brown snakes, Malagasy menarana snakes.

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