Micrurus langsdorffi


Micrurus langsdorffi, also known commonly as the confused coral snake and Langsdorff's coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to northwestern South America.

Etymology

The specific name, langsdorfii, is in honor of German naturalist Georg [von Langsdorff|Georg Heinrich von Langsdorff].

Geographic range

M. langsdorffi is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of M. langsdorffi is forest, at altitudes of.

Reproduction

M. langsdorffi is oviparous.