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Diana's Coral Snake
Micrurus diana
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyElapidae (Elapid Snakes)
- GenusMicrurus (Coralsnakes)
- SpeciesMicrurus diana (Diana's Coral Snake)
About the Diana's Coral Snake
Micrurus diana, also known commonly as Diana's coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to South America. The specific name, diana, is dedicated to the goddess Diana. Specimens of M. diana have been identified in Bolivia (Tucavaca Valley Municipal Reserve) and Brazil (Mato Grosso).
The preferred natural habitat of M. diana is undisturbed forest, at altitudes of 240–700 m (790–2,300 ft). M. diana has a color pattern of red, white, and black rings, which are arranged in triads. The snout and chin are white.
M. diana is oviparous. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Diana's Coral Snake in Chapada dos Guimarães National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapada dos Guimarães National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
More parks will be added in future updates.