Langaha
Genus of snakes
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Langaha is a small genus of elapoid snakes in the family Pseudoxyrhophiidae. The genus contains three species, all of which are endemic to Madagascar.They are non-venomous.
| Langaha | |
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| Langaha madagascariensis | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Pseudoxyrhophiidae |
| Subfamily: | Pseudoxyrhophiinae |
| Genus: | Langaha Bonnaterre, 1790 |
| Type species | |
| Langaha madagascariensis | |
| Species | |
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Three recognized species. | |
Species
These species are non-venomous. There are three described species in the genus Langaha:[1]
- Langaha alluaudi Mocquard, 1901 – southern leafnose snake
- Langaha madagascariensis Bonnaterre, 1790 – Madagascar leafnose snake
- Langaha pseudoalluaudi Domergue, 1988
Etymology
The specific name, alluaudi, is in honor of French entomologist Charles Alluaud.[2]
Taxonomy
The taxonomy of L. alluaudi and L. pseudoalluaudi is in need of revision, as some records of pseudoalluaudi are now thought to represent alluaudi.[3]
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