Biology:Micrurus paraensis
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Short description: Species of snake
| Micrurus paraensis | |
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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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Micrurus paraensis, the Pará coral snake, is a venomous[2] species of snake of the family Elapidae.[2]
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Silveira, A.L.; Argôlo , A.J.S.; Abrahão, C.R.; Nogueira, C. de C.; Strüssmann , C.; Loebmann, D.; Barbo, F.E.; Franco, F.L. et al. (2019). "Micrurus paraensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T174107A66748973. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T174107A66748973.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/174107/66748973. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Micrurus paraensis CUNHA & NASCIMENTO, 1973". http://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Micrurus&species=paraensis.
Wikidata ☰ Q3312563 entry
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