Micrurus latifasciatus
Species of snake
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Micrurus latifasciatus, also known commonly as the long-banded coral snake, the broad-ringed coral snake, and el coralillo de bandas largas in local Spanish, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to southern Mexico and Guatemala.[1][2] There are no recognized subspecies.[3]
Description
Micrurus latifasciatus is a medium to large species of coral snake. Adults usually have a total length of 60–90 cm (24–35 in). The maximum recorded total length is 114 cm (45 in).[4]
The color pattern of M. latifasciatus consists of a combination of red, black, and yellow (or white) rings. The red rings are very wide, 15–35 dorsal scales. The black rings are 4–9 dorsal scales wide, and are not arranged in triads. The yellow (or white) rings are 1–4 dorsal scales wide.[4]
Geographic distribution
Habitat
Behavior
Micrurus latifasciatus is terrestrial.[1]
Diet
Micrurus latifasciatus preys upon caecilians, including Dermophis mexicanus, and colubrid snakes, including Adelphicos quadrivirgatum, Geophis nasalis, and Ninia sebae.[4]