Micrurus nigrocinctus

(Micrurus nigrocinctus)

Description

Micrurus nigrocinctus, commonly known as the Central American coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to southern Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. There are six recognized subspecies, including the nominate subspecies described here.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Elapidae
Genus:Micrurus
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