Leioheterodon madagascariensis
| Malagasy Giant Hognose Snake | |
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| in Lokobe Strict Reserve, Madagascar | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Lamprophiidae |
| Genus: | Leioheterodon |
| Species: | L. madagascariensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Leioheterodon madagascariensis Duméril & Bibron, 1854
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Leioheterodon madagascariensis or the Malagasy Giant Hognose is a snake species that can be found in Madagascar, Nosy Be, Nosy Sakatia and Comoros Islands. They can grow from 130 to 180 cm.[2] It is thought by some to have been introduced to the Grande Comoro.[3]
References[]
- ^ Raxworthy, C.J.; Hawlitschek, O. (2011). "Leioheterodon madagascariensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T172892A6936933. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172892A6936933.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-10-30. Retrieved 2012-10-30.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ Glaw, Frank; Vences, Miguel (2007). A Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Madagascar 3rd edition. Köln: M. Vences & F. Glaw Verlags GbR. ISBN 978-3-929449-03-7.
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