Langaha


Langaha is a small genus of elapoid snakes in the family Pseudoxyrhophiidae. The genus contains three species, all of which are endemic to Madagascar.They are non-venomous.

Species

These species are non-venomous.
There are three described species in the genus Langaha:

Etymology

The specific name, alluaudi, is in honor of French entomologist Charles Alluaud.

Taxonomy

The taxonomy of L. alluaudi and L. pseudoalluaudi is in need of revision, as some records of pseudoalluaudi are now thought to represent alluaudi.