Micrurus boicora
Micrurus boicora is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.
| Micrurus boicora | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Micrurus |
| Species: | M. boicora |
| Binomial name | |
| Micrurus boicora Bernarde, Turci, Abegg & Franco, 2018 | |
Geographic range
M. boicora is known from southern Rondônia and northern Mato Grosso, Brazil.[1]
Taxonomy
M. boicora is a member of the Micrurus hemprichii species complex.[1]
Description
M. boicora can be distinguished from its congeners by its dark dorsal coloration, thin white rings, a reddish ring around the neck, and bright orange-red on the tail. Its ventral coloration is dark with white splotches and a reddish gular area.[1]
References
- Bernarde PS, Turci LCB, Abegg AD, Franco FL (2018). "A remarkable new species of coralsnake of the Micrurus hemprichii species group from the Brazilian Amazon". Salamandra. 54 (4): 249–258.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) (Micrurus boicora, new species). (in English, with an abstract in Portuguese).
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