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Micrurus distans

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Micrurus distans
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Elapidae
Genus: Micrurus
Species:
M. distans
Binomial name
Micrurus distans
Kennicott, 1860

Micrurus distans, the clear-banded coral snake or West Mexican coral snake, is a species of snake of the family Elapidae.[2]

The snake is found in Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Ponce-Campos, P.; García Aguayo, A.; Vazquez Díaz, J.; Quintero Díaz, G.E. (2007). "Micrurus distans". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2007: e.T64022A12737102. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T64022A12737102.en. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Micrurus distans". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 10 December 2021.