Bolivian Coralsnake
Micrurus serranus
Micrurus serranus, also known commonly as the Bolivian coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Bolivia.
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Description
Small for its genus, Micrurus serranus may attain a maximum total length (tail included) of 82 cm (32 in), but most adults are shorter. Like many New World coral snakes, the color pattern consists of red, white, and black rings, with the black rings arranged in triads. The first triad is complete, and there are 10–14 triads on the body. The dorsal scales of the white rings are heavily edged and tipped with black.
Range & habitat
Micrurus serranus is found in the Bolivian departments of Cochabamba, Potosí, and Santa Cruz.
Wikipedia: “Geographic distribution”
What it does
Micrurus serranus is terrestrial, living on the forest floor and in rocky areas of forest.
Wikipedia: “Behavior”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 105873.