Lycodon is a genus of colubrid snakes, commonly known as wolf snakes. Description: This type of snake is grey, brownish or black with 10-20 thin white or yellow bands.Their jet black eyes protrude slightly and the pupil is invisible. 195-202 Dryocalamus is nested within Lycodon (also see the pylogenetic tree in Wostl et al. The genus Lycodon comprises 65 recognized species.. Lycodon albofuscus (Duméril, Bibron & Duméril, 1854) Average size for this snake is around 40 cm. There is a white band across the top of the neck in juveniles which is lost later in adulthood. Lycodon capucinus or – Common Wolf Snake (Indian Wolf Snake) – งูหมาป่า. Lives mainly in rocky terrain, lands having cracks, near human habitation etc. Disclaimer: The Animal Diversity Web is an educational resource written largely by and for college students.ADW doesn't cover all species in the world, nor does it include all the latest scientific information about organisms we describe. Synonymy: Figueroa et al. Type species: Coluber aulicus LINNAEUS 158 is the type species of the genus Lycodon BOIE in FITZINGER 1826: 30, 5. Herpetology Notes, Vol. Prefers heights and dry surrounding for foraging and hiding. Jackson K., Fritts T. H.(2004) Dentitional specialisations for durophagy in the Common Wolf snake, Lycodon aulicus capucinus. Appearance: A small and thin snake with the head readily distinct from the neck. Though we edit our accounts for accuracy, we cannot guarantee all information in those accounts.

Lycodon aulicus's Behavior & Ecology Remain hidden in narrow cracks or under heavy objects during day time. 2016 synonymized Dryocalamus with Lycodon. Amphibia-Reptilia 25: 247-254 Purkayastha J., Das S., Sengupta S. (2011) Urban herpetofauna: a case study in Guwahati City of Assam, India. It hunts it's food during the night. The New 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.. Average Length: 30 cm; At Birth: 14 cm; Maximum: 80 cm. Distinguishing Features: Small, slender, with or without clear cross bands; smooth glittery scales; protruding black eyes. Species.