| Micrurus peruvianus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Micrurus |
| Species: | M. peruvianus |
| Binomial name | |
| Micrurus peruvianus Schmidt, 1936 | |
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Micrurus peruvianus, the Peru coral snake, is a species of coral snake in the family Elapidae. [2] It is found in Peru and Ecuador.
Coral snakes are a large group of elapid snakes that can be divided into two distinct groups, the Old World coral snakes and New World coral snakes. There are 27 species of Old World coral snakes, in three genera, and 83 recognized species of New World coral snakes, in two genera. Genetic studies have found that the most basal lineages have origins in Asia, suggesting that the group originated in the Old World. While new world species of both genera are venomous, their bites are seldom lethal; only two confirmed fatalities have been documented in the past 100 years from the genus Micrurus. Meanwhile, snakes of the genus Micruroides have never caused a medically significant bite.
Micrurus is a genus of venomous coral snakes of the family Elapidae.
Micrurus fulvius, commonly known as the eastern coral snake, common coral snake, American cobra, and more, is a species of highly venomous coral snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to the southeastern United States. It should not be confused with the scarlet snake or scarlet kingsnake, which are harmless mimics. No subspecies are currently recognized.
Micrurus hemprichii, commonly known as Hemprich's coral snake and the worm-eating coral snake, is a species of venomous coral snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to South America.
Micrurus stuarti is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Guatemala. There are no recognized subspecies.
Micrurus lemniscatus, commonly known as the South American coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to South America.
Micrurus annellatus, commonly known as annellated coral snake, is a species of venomous elapid snake native to southeastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, Bolivia, and western Brazil. There are three recognized subspecies, including the nominate subspecies described here.
Micrurus mipartitus is a species of coral snake in the family Elapidae. It is found in South and Central America. The redtail coral snake is common in agricultural areas in Colombia. Its highly neurotoxic venom is known to cause seizures in its prey by activating nerve proteins responsible for seizures within it.
Micrurus ornatissimus, the ornate coral snake, is a species of coral snake in the family Elapidae. Specimens have been identified in the Andean regions of Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru. "Ornatissimus" is Latin for "very ornate".
Micrurus nattereri, Natterer’s coral snake or Venezuelan aquatic coral snake, is a species of coral snake in the family Elapidae. Specimens have been identified mostly along the upper Orinoco River.
Micrurus bocourti, the false triad coral snake or Ecuador coral snake, is a species of snake of the family Elapidae.
Micrurus filiformis, the thread coral snake or slender coral snake, is a species of snake of the family Elapidae.
Micrurus langsdorffi, the confused coral snake or Langsdorff's coral snake, is a species of snake of the family Elapidae.
Micrurus margaritiferus, the speckled coral snake, is a species of snake of the family Elapidae.
Micrurus mertensi, Mertens's coral snake or Peruvian desert coral snake, is a species of snake of the family Elapidae.
Micrurus narduccii, the Andean blackback coral snake, is a species of snake of the family Elapidae.
Micrurus obscurus, the black-neck Amazonian coral snake or Bolivian coral snake, is a species of snake of the family Elapidae.
Micrurus scutiventris, the little black coral snake or pygmy black-backed coral snake, is a species of snake of the family Elapidae.
Micrurus steindachneri, the piedmont coral snake or Steindachner's coral snake, is a species of snake of the family Elapidae.
Micrurus tschudii, the desert coral snake, is a species of snake of the family Elapidae.
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