Xenotyphlops grandidieri is a species of blind snake endemic to Madagascar. No subspecies are currently recognized.[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]
Xenotyphlops 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]
Xenotyphlops grandidieri is a species of blind snake endemic to Madagascar. No subspecies are currently recognized.