Variegated Wolf Snake
Lycophidion variegatum
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLamprophiidae (Lamprophiid Snakes)
- GenusLycophidion (African Wolf Snakes)
- SpeciesLycophidion variegatum (Variegated Wolf Snake)
About the Variegated Wolf Snake
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.
Branch, Bill. 2004. A Field Guide to Snakes and other Reptiles of Southern Africa. Third Revised Edition, Second impression. Sanibel Island, Florida: Ralph Curtis Books. 399 pp. ISBN 0-88359-042-5. (Lycophidion variegatum, p. 76 + Plate 29).
Broadley DG. 1969. "A New Species of Lycophidion from Rhodesia (Serpentes: Colubridae)". Arnoldia 4 (27): 1–8. (Lycophidion variegatum, new species). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Variegated Wolf Snake in Kruger National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
More parks will be added in future updates.