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Micrurus brasiliensis

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Micrurus brasiliensis, also known commonly as the Brazilian short-tailed coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.[2]

Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Serpentes
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Micrurus brasiliensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Elapidae
Genus: Micrurus
Species:
M. brasiliensis
Binomial name
Micrurus brasiliensis
Roze, 1967
Synonyms[2]
  • Micrurus frontalis brasiliensis
    Roze, 1967
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Description

Micrurus brasiliensis may attain a total length (tail included) of 86.5 cm (34.1 in).[1] The snout is white, and the white rings of the triads are as wide as or wider than the black rings.[2]

Geographic distribution

Micrurus brasiliensis is found in the Brazilian states of Bahia, Goiás, Maranhão, Minas Gerais, and Tocantins.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of Micrurus brasiliensis are forest, savanna, and grassland with sandy soil, at elevations from sea level to 700 m (2,300 ft).[1]

Behavior

Micrurus brasiliensis is terrestrial.[1]

Diet

Micrurus brasiliensis preys upon amphisbaenians and snakes.[1]

Reproduction

Micrurus brasiliensis is oviparous.[2]

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