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Lycodon butleri, also known commonly as Butler's wolf snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to southern Thailand and peninsular Malaysia.

Etymology

Lycodon butleri is named after British zoologist Arthur Lennox Butler (1873–1939), the Curator of the Selangor State Museum.

Reproduction

Lycodon butleri is oviparous (egg-laying).

Phylogeny

Lycodon butleri is a member of the genus Lycodon, a genus of snakes commonly known as wolf snakes. The genus belongs to the snake family Colubridae, the largest snake family, with member species being found on every continent except Antarctica.

Habitat and ecology

L. butleri is a terrestrial species, found in montane forests at elevations between 1100 and 1500 m above sea-level. It is partly arboreal.

Geographic range

L. butleri has been recorded from the province of Krabi in southern Thailand, as well as from peninsular Malaysia.

Conservation status

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) considers Lycodon butleri to be a species of "Least Concern", based on a 2011 survey. The species faces no major threats, and no population trends are known. No species-specific conservation policies exist for this snake, but its range includes several protected areas.

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