Oaxacan coral snake explained

The Oaxacan coral snake (Micrurus ephippifer) is a species of elapid snake, endemic to Mexico. There are two recognized subspecies.

Distribution and habitat

M. ephippifer occurs in tropical deciduous forest and pine-oak forest from near sea level to over 2,300 m asl on the Pacific versant of Oaxaca, from Central Oaxaca to the lowlands and foothills of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.

Subspecies

There are currently two recognized subspecies:

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