Micrurus diana explained
Micrurus diana, also known commonly as Diana's coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to South America.
Etymology
The specific name, diana, is dedicated to the goddess Diana.[1]
Geographic range
Specimens of M. diana have been identified in Bolivia (Tucavaca Valley Municipal Reserve) and Brazil (Mato Grosso).[1]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of M. diana is undisturbed forest, at altitudes of .
Description
M. diana has a color pattern of red, white, and black rings, which are arranged in triads. The snout and chin are white.[1]
Reproduction
M. diana is oviparous.[1]
Further reading
- Harvey MB, Aparicio J, Gonzales L (2003). "Revision of the venomous snakes of Bolivia: Part 1. The coralsnakes (Elapidae: Micrurus). Annals of Carnegie Museum 72: 1–52.
- Pires MG, Feitosa DT, Prudente ALC, Silva NJ Jr (2013). "First record of Micrurus diana Roze, 1983 (Serpentes: Elapidae) for Brazil and extension of its distribution in Bolivia, with notes on morphological variation". Check List 9 (6): 1556–1560.
- Roze JA (1983). "New World coral snakes (Elapidae): a taxonomic and biological summary ". Memórias do Instituto Butantan 46: 305–338. (Micrurus frontalis diana, new subspecies).
- Roze JA (1994). "Notes on taxonomy of venomous coral snakes (Elapidae) of South America". Bulletin of the Maryland Herpetological Society 30: 177–185. (Micrurus diana, new status).
Notes and References
- www.reptile-database.org.
