The genus contains the sole species Bamanophis dorri, which is native to West Africa.

[2] The specific name, dorri, is in honor of French military officer Emile Dorr (1857–1907), who collected the holotype.

[2] The preferred natural habitat of B. dorri is rocky areas in savanna.

[1] Dorsally, B. dorri is gray or reddish, with a series of X-shaped dark spots.

[5] Adults may attain a total length (including tail) of 73.5 cm (28.9 in).