| Lycodon ophiophagus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Lycodon |
| Species: | L. ophiophagus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lycodon ophiophagus Vogel, David, Pauwels, Sumontha, Norval, Hendrix, Vu, & Ziegler, 2009 | |
Lycodon ophiophagus, the snake-eater wolf snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae.
The king cobra is a venomous snake endemic to Asia. The sole member of the genus Ophiophagus, it is not taxonomically a true cobra, despite its common name and some resemblance. With an average length of 3.18 to 4 m and a maximum record of 5.85 m (19.2 ft), it is the world's longest venomous snake. The species has diversified colouration across habitats, from black with white stripes to unbroken brownish grey. The king cobra is widely distributed albeit not commonly seen, with a range spanning from Indian Subcontinent through Southeastern Asia to Southern China, where it preys chiefly on other snakes, including those of its kind. This is the only ophidian that constructs an aboveground nest for its eggs which are purposefully and meticulously gathered and protected by the female throughout the incubation period.
Lycodon laoensis, commonly known as the Laotian wolf snake, is a species of non-venomous colubrid snake endemic to Asia.
Lycodon tiwarii, commonly known as the Andaman wolf snake and Tiwari's wolf snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to the Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands of India.
Lycodon zawi, commonly known as Zaw's wolf snake, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to South Asia and Southeast Asia
Lycodon is a genus of colubrid snakes, commonly known as wolf snakes. The Neo-Latin name Lycodon is derived from the Greek words λύκος (lykos) meaning wolf and οδόν (odon) meaning tooth, and refers to the fang-like anterior maxillary and mandibular teeth. They are nonvenomous, but many members of this genus strongly resemble the venomous kraits in appearance, an example of Emsleyan mimicry.
Lycodon anamallensis, also known commonly as the Colombo wolf snake is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to South India and Sri Lanka.
Lycodon rufozonatus is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to East Asia. It is medium-sized, nocturnal, and is considered non-venomous. Two subspecies are recognised, one of which, L. r. walli, is restricted to the Ryukyu Archipelago.
Blanford's bridle snake, also known commonly as Blanford's bridal snake, is a species of harmless snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Asia. Blanford's bridle snake is so named because its slim body resembles the bridle used to control horses.
Lycodon carianatus is a snake of the Colubridae family. It is endemic to the island of Sri Lanka. The snake is commonly known as the Ceylon wolf snake, and as දාර කරවලා or දාර රදනකයා in Sinhala.
Lycodon alcalai, also known commonly as Alcala's wolf snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.
Lycodon chrysoprateros, also known as Ross's wolf snake, is a species of colubrid snake found on the island of Dalupiri in the Philippines.
Lycodon solivagus, also known as the common wolf snake, is a species of colubrid snake found on Luzon Island in the Philippines.
Lycodon butleri, also known commonly as Butler's wolf snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to southern Thailand and peninsular Malaysia.
Lycodon cardamomensis, also known as the Cardamom Mountains wolf snake, is a species of nonvenomous colubrid snake found in south-western Cambodia and eastern Thailand.
Lycodon ruhstrati, also known as Ruhstrat's wolf snake, the mountain wolf snake, or the Formosa wolf snake, is a species of non-venomous colubrid snake found in Taiwan, southern and eastern China, and northern Vietnam.
The dark wolf snake is a species of snake in the family colubridae. It is found in Asia.
Lycodon subcinctus, commonly known as the Malayan banded wolf snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. This snake has banded pattern that resembles a Krait.
The yellow-banded big tooth snake, yellow-spotted wolf snake, yellow large-toothed snake, or big-tooth snake, is a species of snake in the family colubridae. It is found in Myanmar, Vietnam, and China.
Lycodon rosozonatus , the rose big-tooth snake or pink large-toothed snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae.
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