Biology:Leioheterodon modestus

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Short description: Species of snake

Leioheterodon modestus
Madagascan Golden Hognose Snake (Leioheterodon modestus) (9573164604).jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Pseudoxyrhophiidae
Genus: Leioheterodon
Species:
L. modestus
Binomial name
Leioheterodon modestus
(Günther, 1863)
Synonyms[2]
  • Heterodon modestus Günther, 1863
  • (Günther, 1863) Lioheterodon modestus

Leioheterodon modestus, also known as the blonde hognose snake, is a snake species in the family Lamprophiidae. It is endemic to Madagascar .[1][2] It is considered a species of least concern.[1] The mineralized skeleton of this snake contains apatite.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q3011440 entry