CRCritically Endangered
Ross' Wolf Snake
Lycodon chrysoprateros
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in COLUBRIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ross' Wolf Snake classified as Critically Endangered?
Ross' Wolf Snake is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Ross' Wolf Snake live?
Ross' Wolf Snake occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ross' Wolf Snake?
The main threats to Ross' Wolf Snake are 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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