Ophidiella

Ophidiella is a defunct subgenus of the genus Plasmodium. The subgenus was created in 1966 by Garnham. .

It was created as a subgenus for the then only known species infecting snakes - Plasmodium wenyoni but is currently (2007)not in use. It may come back into use once the taxonomy of this genus is clarified.

Diagnostic features
Not applicable

Species in this subgenus
None at present (2007)