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.

Subspecies

There are 3 recognized subspecies:
  • Micrurus annellatus annellatus
  • Micrurus annellatus balzanii
  • ''Micrurus annellatus bolivianus''

Common names

Annellated coral snake. In Spanish: coral anilada, naca-naca. Portuguese: cobra-coral anelada.

Description

The Annellated coral snake can grow to, but most are closer to. Its color pattern may vary between subspecies: overall dark blue to black, with narrow rings of white, yellow, pale blue, or dull red. Tricolored specimens are black, red, & yellow and color patterns do not occur in "triads".

Habitat

It is mainly found in montane wet forest and cloud forest at elevations ranging from 300 up to 2,000 m.