
Lycodryas is a genus of snakes in the family Pseudoxyrhophiidae. The genus contains nine species, seven of which are endemic to the island of Madagascar, and two to the Comoros Islands. Its sister taxon is Phisalixella. All of the species are harmless to humans.
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Lycodryas is a genus of snakes in the family Pseudoxyrhophiidae. The genus contains nine species, seven of which are endemic to the island of Madagascar, and two to the Comoros Islands. Its sister taxon is Phisalixella. All of the species are harmless to humans.
==Ecology== Lycodryas are arboreal snakes that are believed to be active hunters. However, their ecology is generally poorly known. thumb|left|alt=Snake with black and yellow color pattern|Lycodryas citrinus thumb|left|alt=Snake|Female Lycodryas cococola
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