Micropisthodon
Genus of snakes
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Micropisthodon is a monotypic genus[3] created for the poorly-known rear-fanged snake species, Micropisthodon ochraceus,[4] found in eastern Madagascar.[1] No subspecies are currently recognized.[4]
| Micropisthodon | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Pseudoxyrhophiidae |
| Genus: | Micropisthodon Mocquard, 1894 |
| Species: | M. ochraceus |
| Binomial name | |
| Micropisthodon ochraceus | |
Description
Habitat and conservation
Micropisthodon ochraceus lives in low-elevation humid forest at elevations of 10–950 m (33–3,117 ft) above sea level, perhaps higher; it does not occur in disturbed habitats. It is arboreal.[1]
It is a locally common species, but the population is probably declining because of habitat loss and degradation caused by open cast mining, conversion of land for agriculture, and logging. It occurs in several protected areas.[1]