Annellated Coralsnake
Micrurus annellatus
Micrurus annellatus, commonly known as Annellated coral snake, is a species of venomous elapid snake native to southeastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, Bolivia, and western Brazil. There are three recognized subspecies, including the nominate subspecies described here.
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Description
The annellated coral snake can grow to a total length (tail included) of 70 cm (28 in), but most are closer to 20–30 cm (7.9–11.8 in). Its color pattern may vary among subspecies: overall dark blue to black, with narrow rings of white, yellow, or pale blue (M. a. annellatus); or narrow rings of dull red (M. a. balzani). Tricolored specimens are black, red, and yellow, with color pattern not occurring in "triads".
Range & habitat
Micrurus annellatus is found in Bolivia, western Brazil, southeastern Ecuador, and eastern Peru.
Wikipedia: “Geographic distribution”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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