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 Tambopata National Reserve
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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 Tambopata National Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Annellated Coralsnake sighting in Tambopata National Reserve, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Annellated Coralsnake in Tambopata National Reserve?
June has the highest sighting rate for Annellated Coralsnake in Tambopata National Reserve in our monthly data.