Micrurus paraensis, the Pará coral snake, is a venomous[2] species of snake of the family Elapidae.[2]
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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. paraensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Micrurus paraensis da Cunha & Nascimento, 1973
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The snake is found in Brazil and Suriname.[2] It is nocturnal and preys on reptiles and on other vertebrates that resemble snakes.[1] It may be found in forests of the Amazon basin up to 400 metres (1,300 ft) above sea level, including disturbed forests, and in and around settlements.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Silveira, A.L.; Argôlo , A.J.S.; Abrahão, C.R.; Nogueira, C. de C.; Strüssmann , C.; Loebmann, D.; Barbo, F.E.; Franco, F.L.; Costa, G.C.; de Moura, G.J.B.; Zaher, H. el D.; Borges-Martins, M.; Martins, M.R.C.; Oliveira , M.E.; Hoogmoed, M.S.; Marques, O.A.V.; Passos, P.G.H.; Bérnils, R.S.; Kawashita-Ribeiro, R.A.; Sawaya, R.J.; da Costa, T.B.G.; Ouboter, P. (2019). "Micrurus paraensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T174107A66748973. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T174107A66748973.en. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ a b c Uetz, Peter; Hallermann, Jakob (eds.). "Micrurus paraensis CUNHA & NASCIMENTO, 1973". The Reptile Database. Web pages and scripting by Jiri Hosek. Retrieved 5 January 2024.