Elaiophis

Elaiophis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Lamprophiidae
Genus: Elaiophis
Tiutenko, Maliuk & Koch, 2025
Species

Elaiophis is a genus of snakes commonly referred to as African olive snakes. They are medium-sized, nonvenomous snakes, with one member endemic to South Africa and Swaziland.

References

  1. ↑ Tiutenko A,Maliuk A, Koch C, (2025). "Generic affinities of African house snakes revised: a new genus for Lamprophis inornatus (Serpentes: Lamprophiidae: Lamprophiinae: Boaedontini)". Salamandra 61 (2): 215–238.