Mimophis mahfalensis, also known as the common big-eyed snake,[3] is a species of snake in the family Psammophiidae. It is endemic to Madagascar[1][2] and occurs in the central and southern parts of the island; the northern population has been split off as a separate species, Mimophis occultus.[2]
Two subspecies are recognized:[2]
Mimophis mahfalensis, also known as the common big-eyed snake, is a species of snake in the family Psammophiidae. It is endemic to Madagascar and occurs in the central and southern parts of the island; the northern population has been split off as a separate species, Mimophis occultus.
Two subspecies are recognized:
Mimophis mahfalensis mahfalensis (Grandidier, 1867) Mimophis mahfalensis madagascariensis Günther, 1868