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Heteroliodon

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Heteroliodon
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Pseudoxyrhophiidae
Subfamily: Pseudoxyrhophiinae
Genus: Heteroliodon
Boettger, 1913
Species

Three recognized species, see article.

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

Species

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Three species are currently recognized.[1]

References

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Notes
  1. ^ Heteroliodon at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 16 February 2014.