Phisalixella

Phisalixella is a genus of pseudoxyrhophiid snakes endemic to the island of Madagascar.[1] They are harmless to humans.

Phisalixella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Pseudoxyrhophiidae
Subfamily: Pseudoxyrhophiinae
Genus: Phisalixella
Domergue, 1995
Species

Three recognized species, see article.

Species

Three species are currently recognized.[1]

References
  1. Phisalixella at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 17 February 2014.

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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