Myriopholis narirostris is a species of snake in the family Leptotyphlopidae.[1][2] It is found in West Africa (Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, and possibly Guinea) and in Middle Africa (Central African Republic);[1] the Reptile Database indicates a more extensive distribution in these areas.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Leptotyphlopidae |
| Genus: | Myriopholis |
| Species: | M. narirostris
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| Binomial name | |
| Myriopholis narirostris (Peters, 1867)
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Myriopholis narirostris inhabit wet savanna and dry forest.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Trape, J.-F. (2021). "Myriopholis narirostris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T13292157A126472324. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T13292157A126472324.en. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ a b Myriopholis narirostris at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 19 June 2024.