Micrurus diana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Elapidae |
Genus: | Micrurus |
Species: | M. diana
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Binomial name | |
Micrurus diana
Roze, 1983
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Synonyms [2] | |
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Micrurus diana, also known commonly as Diana's coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to South America.
The specific name, diana, is dedicated to the goddess Diana. [2]
Specimens of M. diana have been identified in Bolivia ( Tucavaca Valley Municipal Reserve) [1] and Brazil ( Mato Grosso). [2]
The preferred natural habitat of M. diana is undisturbed forest, at altitudes of 240–700 m (790–2,300 ft). [1]
M. diana has a color pattern of red, white, and black rings, which are arranged in triads. The snout and chin are white. [2]
Micrurus diana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Elapidae |
Genus: | Micrurus |
Species: | M. diana
|
Binomial name | |
Micrurus diana
Roze, 1983
| |
Synonyms [2] | |
|
Micrurus diana, also known commonly as Diana's coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to South America.
The specific name, diana, is dedicated to the goddess Diana. [2]
Specimens of M. diana have been identified in Bolivia ( Tucavaca Valley Municipal Reserve) [1] and Brazil ( Mato Grosso). [2]
The preferred natural habitat of M. diana is undisturbed forest, at altitudes of 240–700 m (790–2,300 ft). [1]
M. diana has a color pattern of red, white, and black rings, which are arranged in triads. The snout and chin are white. [2]