Mimophis

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Mimophis
Mimophis mahfalensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Psammophiidae
Genus: Mimophis
Günther, 1868
Type species
Psammophis mahfalensis

Mimophis is a genus of snakes in the family Psammophiidae found in Madagascar.[1] Prior to 2017, the genus comprised only a single species, Mimophis mahfalensis. A second species, Mimophis occultus, was described in 2017.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Mimophis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 8 December 2018.