Micrurus paraensis
Species of snake
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Micrurus paraensis, the Pará coral snake, is a venomous[2] species of snake of the family Elapidae.[2]
| Pará coral snake | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Micrurus |
| Species: | M. paraensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Micrurus paraensis da Cunha & Nascimento, 1973 | |
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The snake is found in Brazil and Suriname.[2] It is nocturnal and preys on reptiles and on other vertebrates that resemble snakes.[1] It may be found in forests of the Amazon basin up to 400 metres (1,300 ft) above sea level, including disturbed forests, and in and around settlements.[1]