Xenotyphlops grandidieri

Xenotyphlops grandidieri is a species of blind snake in the family Xenotyphlopidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid.

Taxonomy
In addition to having no subspecies, X. grandidieri is the only species in the genus Xenotyphlops, which is the only genus in the family Xenotyphlopidae. Therefore, X. grandidieri is a monotypic species in a monotypic genus in a monotypic family.

Etymology
The specific name, grandidieri, is in honor of French naturalist Alfred Grandidier.

Geographic range
X. grandidieri is found in northern Madagascar.

For over 100 years X. grandidieri was known only from the type specimens and the vague type locality "Madagascar".

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of X. grandidieri is shrubland or forest on sand dunes or with sandy soil, at altitudes from sea level to 50 m.

Reproduction
X. grandidieri is oviparous.