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Indotyphlops

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Indotyphlops
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Indotyphlops is a genus of snakes of the family Typhlopidae. The genus is endemic to Asia.

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The genus Indotyphlops contains the following 23 species which are recognized as being valid.[1]

Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Indotyphlops.

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Ecological importance

By preying on termites and ants, Indotyphlops species contribute to regulating insect populations and play a beneficial role in agricultural and natural ecosystems.

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