403 observationsLeast Concern
Giant Madagascan Hognose Snake
Leioheterodon madagascariensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Pseudoxyrhophiidae ›Genus: Leioheterodon
About
Leioheterodon madagascariensis or the Madagascan Giant Hognose is a snake species that can be found in Madagascar, Nosy Be, Nosy Sakatia and Comoros Islands. They can grow from 130–180 cm. It is thought by some to have been introduced to the Grande Comoro.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Giant Madagascan Hognose Snake is Leioheterodon madagascariensis.
- The Giant Madagascan Hognose Snake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Giant Madagascan Hognose Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Giant Madagascan Hognose Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Giant Madagascan Hognose Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Giant Madagascan Hognose Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Giant Madagascan Hognose Snake belongs to the family Pseudoxyrhophiidae.
- Giant Madagascan Hognose Snake belongs to the genus Leioheterodon.