Variable Coralsnake
Micrurus diastema
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyElapidae (Elapid Snakes)
- GenusMicrurus (Coralsnakes)
- SpeciesMicrurus diastema (Variable Coralsnake)
About the Variable Coralsnake
Micrurus diastema, commonly known as the diastema coral snake, the variable coral snake, and coral diastema in Spanish, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to southeastern Mexico and northern Central America. There are seven recognized subspecies.
Micrurus diastema occurs in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and southeastern Mexico. The preferred natural habitat of Micrurus diastema is tropical wet, moist, and dry forest from near sea level to 1,250 m (4,100 ft), but it tolerates habitat disturbance and is also found in agricultural areas.
Micrurus diastema is terrestrial. Micrurus diastema is oviparous. There are seven subspecies which are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies. Micrurus diastema affinis (Jan, 1858) Micrurus diastema aglaeope (Cope, 1860)
Micrurus diastema alienus (F. Werner, 1903) Micrurus diastema apiatus (Jan, 1858) Micrurus diastema diastema (A.M.C. Duméril, Bibron & A.H.A. Duméril, 1854) Micrurus diastema macdougalli Roze, 1967 Micrurus diastema sapperi (F. Werner, 1903)
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Recent sightings of Variable Coralsnake in Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇧🇿 Belize | |
| 2 | Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 3 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 4 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 5 | Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 6 | Cusuco National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 7 | Tikal National Park | 🇬🇹 Guatemala | |
| 8 | Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 9 | Celestún Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 10 | Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Variable Coralsnake in Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Variable Coralsnake sighting in Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Variable Coralsnake in Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Variable Coralsnake in Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park in our monthly data.