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Lycodon irwini
Species of snake From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lycodon irwini, or Irwin's wolf snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is native to the Nicobar Islands of India.[1][2]
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Etymology
The specific name of the species, irwini , is a patronym honouring Steve Irwin, an Australian zookeeper and conservationist.[1]
Description
Lycodon irwini on average reaches a length of about 71 to 84 centimeters (27.9 to 33 inches), in rare instances going up to 119 centimeters (46.8 inches).[1] The body is slender, with a long tail gradually tapering to a whitish terminal scute. The head is oblong-shaped and slightly flattened. It has an average tail length of 16 to 18 centimeters (6.2 to 7 inches).[1]
Distribution and habitat
Lycodon irwini favors moist evergreen forests. It is only known from Great Nicobar Island, suggesting it may be endemic to the island.[1]
References
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