Lycophidion

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The list of species of Lycophidion genus

Lycophidion is a genus of nonvenomous lamprophiid snakes commonly referred to as the wolf snakes.

As of 2015 there are 23 recognized species in the genus.

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The list of species of Lycophidion genus

Lycophidion is a genus of nonvenomous lamprophiid snakes commonly referred to as the wolf snakes.

As of 2015 there are 23 recognized species in the genus.

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Cape wolf snake

Lycophidion capense

The Cape wolf snake (Lycophidion capense ) is a species of oviparous, nonvenomous snake which occurs over a wide area of Southern, Central, and East Africa. Though docile and harmless, it may be confused with the very venomous stiletto snake.

Lycophidion variegatum

Lycophidion variegatum, also known as the variegated wolf snake, is a species of small nocturnal snake in the family Lamprophiidae. The species actively hunts lizards in small crevices, and is endemic to southern Africa.

Lycophidion irroratum

Lycophidion irroratum is a species of snake in the family Lamprophiidae. It is commonly known as a Leach's wolf snake or pale wolf snake. It occurs in West Africa, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and northern Democratic Republic of the Congo.