| Lystrophis | |
|---|---|
| South American hognose snake mimicking a coral snake | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Subfamily: | Xenodontinae |
| Genus: | Lystrophis Cope, 1885 |
Lystrophis is the genus of tri-colored South American hognose snakes. They mimic milk snakes or coral snakes with their red, black, and white ringed patterns.
The genus Lystrophis has 4 recognized species:[1]