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 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.