| Xenotyphlops grandidieri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Xenotyphlopidae |
| Genus: | Xenotyphlops |
| Species: | X. grandidieri |
| Binomial name | |
| Xenotyphlops grandidieri | |
| Synonyms | |
Xenotyphlops grandidieri is a species of blind snake in the family Xenotyphlopidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid. [5]
In addition to having no subspecies, X. grandidieri is the only species in the genus Xenotyphlops, which is the only genus in the family Xenotyphlopidae. Therefore, X. grandidieri is a monotypic species in a monotypic genus in a monotypic family. [4]
The specific name, grandidieri, is in honor of French naturalist Alfred Grandidier. [6]
X. grandidieri is found in northern Madagascar. [4]
For over 100 years X. grandidieri was known only from the type specimens and the vague type locality "Madagascar". [2]
The preferred natural habitat of X. grandidieri is shrubland or forest on sand dunes or with sandy soil, at altitudes from sea level to 50 m (160 ft). [1]
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