Allen's Coralsnake
Micrurus alleni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyElapidae (Elapid Snakes)
- GenusMicrurus (Coralsnakes)
- SpeciesMicrurus alleni (Allen's Coralsnake)
About the Allen's Coralsnake
Micrurus alleni, also known commonly as Allen's coral snake, the arrow-headed coral snake, and coral cabeza flecha in local Spanish, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to Central America.
The specific name, alleni, is in honor of American herpetologist Morrow J. Allen who collected the holotype. Micrurus alleni is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. The preferred natural habitat of Micrurus alleni is forest, at elevations from sea level to 1,620 m (5,310 ft).
Micrurus alleni preys on the marbled swamp eel (Synbranchus marmoratus), caecilians, lizards, and snakes. Micrurus alleni is oviparous. Micrurus alleni possesses a powerful venom. When "milked" in a laboratory, the average venom yield was only 3 mg (dry weight). However, the estimated lethal dose for an adult human is only 3–5 mg. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Allen's Coralsnake in Corcovado 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 | Piedras Blancas National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Corcovado National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 6 | Bastimentos Island National Marine Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 7 | Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 8 | Chirripó National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 9 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 10 | Carara National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 11 | Manuel Antonio National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Allen's Coralsnake in Corcovado National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Allen's Coralsnake sighting in Corcovado National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Allen's Coralsnake in Corcovado National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Allen's Coralsnake in Corcovado National Park in our monthly data.