Xenocalamus

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Xenocalamus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Atractaspididae
Genus: Xenocalamus
Günther, 1868
Common names: (none).

Xenocalamus is a genus of venomous snakes found in Africa. Currently, 5 species are recognized.[1]

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Species[1] Authority[1] Subsp.*[1] Common name Geographic range
X. bicolor Günther, 1868 5
X. mechowii Peters, 1881 1
X. michelli Müller, 1911 0
X. sabiensis Broadley, 1971 0
X. transvaalensis Methuen, 1919 0

*) Not including the nominate subspecies (typical form).

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