Xenotyphlops
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Xenotyphlops is a genus
created for the blind snake
species
, X. grandidieri
, found in Madagascar
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", and the type specimens.
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
created for the blind snake
Typhlopidae
The Typhlopidae are a family of blind snakes. They are found mostly in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, the Americas, and all mainland Australia and various islands. The rostral scale overhangs the mouth to form a shovel like burrowing structure. They live underground in burrows, and since...
species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
, X. grandidieri
Xenotyphlops grandidieri
Xenotyphlops grandidieri is a blind snake species of the genus Xenotyphlops, found in Madagascar. No subspecies are currently recognized.-Geographic range:Found only from the type locality, which is "Madagascar", and the type specimens....
, found in Madagascar
Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
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Geographic range
Found only from the type locality, which is "MadagascarMadagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
", and the type specimens.