Cacophis is a genus of venomous snakes, commonly known as crowned snakes, in the family Elapidae. The genus is endemic to Australia.
All species of Cacophis have a distinct "crown" pattern on the head, which gives them their common names. They are venomous, but not dangerous to people.
The following four species are recognized as being valid.[1]
Nota bene: In the above list, a binomial authority in parentheses indicate that the species was originally described in a genus other than Cacophis.
Species of Cacophis are distributed along eastern Australia.[2] They inhabit a variety of forest types, from woodland to rainforest.
Cacophis species are generally nocturnal and feed on lizards and reptile eggs.
Cacophis is a genus of venomous snakes, commonly known as crowned snakes, in the family Elapidae. The genus is endemic to Australia.
