| Micrurus boicora | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Micrurus |
| Species: | M. boicora |
| Binomial name | |
| Micrurus boicora | |
Micrurus boicora is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.
M. boicora is known from southern Rondônia and northern Mato Grosso, Brazil. [1]
M. boicora is a member of the Micrurus hemprichii species complex. [1]
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]
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Micrurus is a genus of venomous coral snakes of the family Elapidae.
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