Compsophis
| Compsophis | |
|---|---|
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| Compsophis laphystius | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Lamprophiidae |
| Subfamily: | Pseudoxyrhophiinae |
| Genus: | Compsophis Mocquard, 1894 |
| Species | |
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7 recognized species, see article. | |
Compsophis is a genus of harmless lamprophiid snakes found only on the island of Madagascar.[1] Seven species are currently recognized.[2]
Species
- Compsophis albiventris Mocquard, 1894
- Compsophis boulengeri (Peracca, 1892)
- Compsophis fatsibe (Mercurio & Andreone, 2005)
- Compsophis infralineatus (Günther, 1882)
- Compsophis laphystius (Cadle, 1996)
- Compsophis vinckei Domergue, 1988
- Compsophis zeny (Cadle, 1996)
References
- ↑ Glaw, F. and M. Vences (2007): A Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Madagascar, 3rd Edition. Köln, Vences and Glaw Verlag.
- ↑ Compsophis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
External links
- Genus Compsophis at The Reptile Database
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