Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Order Squamata Scientific name Rhinoleptus | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Serpentes Rank Genus | |
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Rhinoleptus is a monotypic genus created for the blind snake species, R. koniagui, found in West Africa. It is among the smallest snakes in the world. No subspecies are currently recognized.
Geographic range
Found in West Africa in Senegal (Bonghari and Casamance) and Guinea (Kouroussa and Youkounkoun). The type locality given is "Guinée Francaise: Youkounkoun" (Guinea).
References
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