Micrurus medemi


Micrurus medemi, also known commonly as Medem's coral snake and the Villavicencio coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.

Etymology

Micrurus medemi was named after Baltic German zoologist Friedrich [Johann Graf von Medem].

Geographic distribution

Micrurus medemi is found in central Colombia, in Cundinamarca Department and Meta Department.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Micrurus medemi is forest, at elevations of.

Behavior

Micrurus medemi is terrestrial, living in the leaf litter on the forest floor.

Diet

Micrurus medemi is known to prey upon smaller species of snakes such as Ninia atrata.