The Luzon king cobra (Ophiophagus salvatana) is a species of king cobra that is endemic to the island of Luzon in northern Philippines.

[1] The Luzon king cobra was recognized as a distinct species in an article published in the European Journal of Taxonomy on October 16, 2024.

[2] The species name of "salvatana" is the name for king cobra in the Tagalog language [1] The Luzon king cobra can grow to a length of up to 10 ft (3.0 m).

[2] The Luzon king cobra lacks pale bands along the body, and fewer pterygoid teeth only having 11 compared to the other species having 18-21.

[3] As a member of the king cobra family, the Luzon king cobra is also considered as "vulnerable" under the IUCN Red List.