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.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Micrurus |
| Species: | M. diana
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| Micrurus diana Roze, 1983
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Etymology
editThe specific name, diana, is dedicated to the goddess Diana.[2]
Geographic range
editSpecimens of M. diana have been identified in Bolivia (Tucavaca Valley Municipal Reserve)[1] and Brazil (Mato Grosso).[2]
Habitat
editThe preferred natural habitat of M. diana is undisturbed forest, at altitudes of 240–700 m (790–2,300 ft).[1]
Description
editM. diana has a color pattern of red, white, and black rings, which are arranged in triads. The snout and chin are white.[2]
Reproduction
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d e Species Micrurus diana at The Reptile Database www.reptile-database.org.
Further reading
edit- 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).
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