The Sanziniinae are a subfamily of boid snakes containing four species endemic to the island of Madagascar. Common names include Madagascar boas and Malagasy boas.
Taxonomy
This subfamily contains two genera, each one with two species:
: Acrantophis dumerili, Duméril's boa
: Acrantophis madagascariensis, Madagascar ground boa or Malagasy ground boa
: Sanzinia madagascariensis, Madagascar tree boa or Malagasy tree boa
: Sanzinia volontany, Nosy Komba ground boa
References
- Romer, A.S.: Osteology of the Reptiles. Chicago: University of Chicago Press; 1956.
Further reading