| Ithycyphus | |
|---|---|
| Ithycyphus miniatus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Lamprophiidae |
| Subfamily: | Pseudoxyrhophiinae |
| Genus: |
Ithycyphus Günther, 1873 |
| Species | |
|
Five recognized species, see article. |
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Five recognized species, see article.
Ithycyphus is a genus of venomous lamprophiid snakes found only on the island of Madagascar. They are potentially harmful to humans (see Ithycyphus miniatus).
Five species are currently recognized.