Phisalixella
| Phisalixella | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Lamprophiidae |
| Subfamily: | Pseudoxyrhophiinae |
| Genus: | Phisalixella Domergue, 1995 |
| Species | |
|
Four recognized species, see article. | |
Phisalixella is a genus of lamprophiid snakes endemic to the island of Madagascar.[1] They are harmless to humans.
Species
Four species are currently recognized.[1]
- Phisalixella arctifasciatus (Duméril, Bibron, & Duméril, 1854)
- Phisalixella iarakaensis (Domergue, 1995)
- Phisalixella tulearensis (Domergue, 1995)
- Phisalixella variabilis (Boulenger, 1896)
References
Further reading
- 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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