1,296 observationsLeast Concern
Indian Wolf Snake
Lycodon aulicus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Colubridae ›Genus: Lycodon
About
Lycodon aulicus, commonly known as the Indian wolf snake, is a species of nonvenomous snake found in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Early naturalists have suggested its resemblance to the venomous common krait as an instance of Batesian mimicry.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Indian Wolf Snake is Lycodon aulicus.
- The Indian Wolf Snake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Indian Wolf Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Indian Wolf Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Indian Wolf Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Indian Wolf Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Indian Wolf Snake belongs to the family Colubridae.
- Indian Wolf Snake belongs to the genus Lycodon.