Brygophis
Brygophis is a genus of snake in the family Lamprophiidae (subfamily Pseudoxyrhophiinae). The genus is monotypic, containing the sole species Brygophis coulangesi, which is endemic to Madagascar. Etymology. The generic name, "Brygophis", is in honor of French herpetologist . The specific name, "coulangesi", is in honor of French epidemiologist Pierre Coulanges. Habitat. The preferred natural habitat of "B. coulangesi" is forest, at altitudes of . Behavior. "B. coulangesi" is arboreal. Diet. "B. coulangesi" preys upon frogs and small mammals. Reproduction. "B. coulangesi" is oviparous.