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Micrurus spixii

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Micrurus spixii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Elapidae
Genus: Micrurus
Species:
M. spixii
Binomial name
Micrurus spixii
Wagler, 1824

Micrurus spixii, the Amazon coral snake, is a species of snake of the family Elapidae.[2]

The snake is found in Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Brazil.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Ines Hladki, A.; Ramírez Pinilla, M.; Renjifo, J.; Urbina, N.; Nogueira, C. de C.; Hoogmoed, M.S.; Gonzales, L. (2019). "Micrurus spixii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T44582072A44582077. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T44582072A44582077.en. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Micrurus spixii". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 10 December 2021.