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Coral Snake

Reptiles

Coral snakes are a large group of elapid snakes divided into two distinct groups, the Old World coral snakes and the 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, and phylogenetic studies suggest the group originated in the Old World; New World coral snakes of both genera are venomous, though bites are seldom lethal, with only two confirmed United States fatalities documented over the preceding 100 years as of 2018 from the genus Micrurus, while snakes of the genus Micruroides have never caused a medically significant bite.

Facts
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Derived from this species' own Conservation Status: this atlas's IUCN category list has no Extinct value, so a set conservation-status is itself evidence of living status (w-bfill-g5-0924 browse backfill).
Identification
Distinguishing Appearance
Repeating pattern of long black and red bands separated by narrow yellow bands, with a black snout and a yellow band across the back of the head. 1
Scientific Name
Micrurus fulvius 1
Conservation Status
Least Concern 1
Sources
1. Animal Diversity Web: Micrurus fulvius
  • Species name (page title)
    Micrurus fulvius
  • IUCN Red List status
    Least Concern
  • Physical Description
    They have repeating patterns of long black and red bands that are separated by narrow yellow bands
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