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Lycodon capucinus
| Family Name: | Colubridae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | House Wolf Snake, Common Wolf Snake |
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Description
| Description | Head uniformly dark brown above, and relatively flat. Dorsal surface of slender body purplish brown, with numerous pale spots, and a broad pale collar around the neck. Lips yellowish, and ventral surface white. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Nocturnal, arboreal and terrestrial. Feeds mainly on geckos. Often found in buildings and gardens. |
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| Habitats | Parks & Gardens, Urban |
| Distribution | In Singapore, common in suburban and rural areas as well as on the surrounding larger islands. Widespread in Southeast Asia. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Common |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2012. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp |
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