Micrurus narduccii
Species of snake
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Micrurus narduccii, also known commonly as the Andean blackback coral snake, the Andean black coral snake, and Jan's thread coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to northwestern South America. There are two recognized subspecies.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Micrurus |
| Species: | M. narduccii |
| Binomial name | |
| Micrurus narduccii (Jan, 1863) | |
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Etymology
The specific name, narduccii, is in honor of Italian-born Bolivian naturalist Louis Narducci.[2][3]: 187
Description
Micrurus narduccii may attain a total length of 72 cm (28 in), including a tail length of 5 cm (2.0 in). The dorsal scales are smooth, without apical pits, and arranged in 15 rows at midbody. The anal plate is divided, and the subcaudals are divided (paired). The venter is black, with yellow crossbands or transversely oval spots.[4]
Geographic distribution
Habitat
Behavior
Micrurus narduccii is terrestrial and semifossorial, foraging in leaf litter and sheltering under fallen tree trunks.[1]
Reproduction
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.[2]