Uruguayan Coral Snake
Micrurus altirostris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyElapidae (Elapid Snakes)
- GenusMicrurus (Coralsnakes)
- SpeciesMicrurus altirostris (Uruguayan Coral Snake)
About the Uruguayan Coral Snake
Micrurus altirostris, also known commonly as the Uruguayan coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to southeastern South America. Micrurus altirostris is found in northeastern Argentina, extreme southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and Uruguay.
The preferred natural habitat of Micrurus altirostris is forest, but it is also found less abundantly in savanna and grassland. Its altitudinal range is from near sea level to around 400 m (1,300 ft). Micrurus altirostris is terrestrial, foraging in plant litter.
Micrurus altirostris preys upon amphisbaenians and snakes. Micrurus altirostris is oviparous. Micrurus altirostris possesses a potent venom. The estimated lethal dose is 5–7 mg for an adult human. When live specimens were "milked" in a laboratory, the average venom yield was 8–10 mg. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Uruguayan Coral Snake in Iguazú 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 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Uruguayan Coral Snake in Iguazú National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Uruguayan Coral Snake sighting in Iguazú National Park, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Uruguayan Coral Snake in Iguazú National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Uruguayan Coral Snake in Iguazú National Park in our monthly data.