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Wolf snakes
Lycodon - Boie, 1826

Pronunciation: LY-ko-don
Etymology: 'wolf-tooth'

Taxonomic notes:

Notes: Introduced to Christmas Island, an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean.
Statistics: Reproductive modes:
Oviparous - 1 out of 1 Australian species

Size range:
Smallest Australian species: common wolf snake (Lycodon capucinus) at 70 cm
 Longest Australian species: common wolf snake (Lycodon capucinus) at up to 70 cm
Number of Australian species: 1
 

common wolf snake (Lycodon capucinus)
Christmas Island
Photo © Hal Cogger
common wolf snake (Lycodon capucinus) distribution range map Lycodon capucinus
Common wolf snake
Year described
Boie 1827
Description
Dark with scattered pale scales.

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