Micrurus diana
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| 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 | |
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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]
Geographic range
Specimens of M. diana have been identified in Bolivia (Tucavaca Valley Municipal Reserve)[1] and Brazil (Mato Grosso).[2]
Habitat
Description
M. diana has a color pattern of red, white, and black rings, which are arranged in triads. The snout and chin are white.[2]
