Simoliophiidae is an extinct

family Family (from la, familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Idea ...

of limbed Tethyan marine snakes of the order

Squamata Squamata (, Latin ''squamatus'', 'scaly, having scales') is the largest order of reptiles, comprising lizards, snakes, and amphisbaenians (worm lizards), which are collectively known as squamates or scaled reptiles. With over 10,900 species, ...

.The Paleobiology Database Pachyophiidae entry
/ref> The name Pachyophiidae has also been used for this group, but Simoliophiidae has priority.

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Prehistoric snakes Marine reptiles Alethinophidia Prehistoric reptile families {{snake-stub