Annellated Coralsnake
Micrurus annellatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyElapidae (Elapid Snakes)
- GenusMicrurus (Coralsnakes)
- SpeciesMicrurus annellatus (Annellated Coralsnake)
About the Annellated Coralsnake
Micrurus annellatus, commonly known as the annellated coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to northwestern South America. There are three recognized subspecies, including the nominate subspecies.
Micrurus annellatus is found in Bolivia, western Brazil, southeastern Ecuador, and eastern Peru. The following three subspecies of Micrurus annellatus are recognized as being valid. Micrurus annellatus annellatus (W. Peters, 1871) – common annellated coral snake
Micrurus annellatus balzanii (Boulenger, 1898) – Yungas coral snake Micrurus annellatus bolivianus (Roze, 1967) – Bolivian coral snake The annellated coral snake is commonly called coral anilada and naca-naca in South American Spanish, and cobra-coral anelada in Brazilian Portuguese. The annellated coral snake can grow to a total length (tail included) of 70 cm (28 in), but most are closer to 20–30 cm (7.9–11.8 in). Its color pattern may vary among subspecies: overall dark blue to black, with narrow rings of white, yellow, or pale blue (M. a. annellatus); or narrow rings of dull red (M. a. balzani... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Annellated Coralsnake in Manu 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 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Annellated Coralsnake in Manu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Annellated Coralsnake sighting in Manu National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Annellated Coralsnake in Manu National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Annellated Coralsnake in Manu National Park in our monthly data.