Micrurus diana, also known commonly as Diana's coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to South America.

Micrurus diana
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Elapidae
Genus: Micrurus
Species:
M. diana
Binomial name
Micrurus diana
Roze, 1983
Synonyms[2]
  • Micrurus frontalis diana
    Roze, 1983
  • Micrurus diana
    — Roze, 1994

Etymology

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The specific name, diana, is dedicated to the goddess Diana.[2]

Geographic range

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Specimens of M. diana have been identified in Bolivia (Tucavaca Valley Municipal Reserve)[1] and Brazil (Mato Grosso).[2]

Habitat

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The preferred natural habitat of M. diana is undisturbed forest, at altitudes of 240–700 m (790–2,300 ft).[1]

Description

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M. diana has a color pattern of red, white, and black rings, which are arranged in triads. The snout and chin are white.[2]

Reproduction

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M. diana is oviparous.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Aguayo R, Aparicio J, Embert D, Gonzales L, Muñoz A (2016). "Micrurus diana". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T50951770A50951801.en. Accessed on 14 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e Species Micrurus diana at The Reptile Database www.reptile-database.org.

Further reading

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  • Harvey MB, Aparicio J, Gonzales L (2003). "Revision of the venomous snakes of Bolivia: Part 1. The coralsnakes (Elapidae: Micrurus). Annals of Carnegie Museum 72: 1–52.
  • Pires MG, Feitosa DT, Prudente ALC, Silva NJ Jr (2013). "First record of Micrurus diana Roze, 1983 (Serpentes: Elapidae) for Brazil and extension of its distribution in Bolivia, with notes on morphological variation". Check List 9 (6): 1556–1560.
  • Roze JA (1983). "New World coral snakes (Elapidae): a taxonomic and biological summary ". Memórias do Instituto Butantan 46: 305–338. (Micrurus frontalis diana, new subspecies).
  • Roze JA (1994). "Notes on taxonomy of venomous coral snakes (Elapidae) of South America". Bulletin of the Maryland Herpetological Society 30: 177–185. (Micrurus diana, new status).