Mimic False Coral Snake
Erythrolamprus mimus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusErythrolamprus (Coral Snake Mimics)
- SpeciesErythrolamprus mimus (Mimic False Coral Snake)
About the Mimic False Coral Snake
Erythrolamprus mimus, the mimic false coral snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is found in Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia. Erythrolamprus mimus belongs to the genus Erythrolamprus, which contains over 50 species. The genus Erythrolamprus belongs to the subfamily Dipsadinae, which is sometimes referred to as the family Dipsadidae. The relationships of Erythrolamprus species located in northern South America can be shown in the cladogram below, based on molecular DNA analysis: Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mimic False Coral Snake in Utría National Natural 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 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Utría National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 3 | Tenorio Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Chagres National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 5 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |