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Micrurus

Reptile Genera

Micrurus is a genus of venomous coral snakes in the family Elapidae, endemic to the Americas, with 86 species currently recognized as valid, making it one of the most species-rich genera among front-fanged venomous snakes.

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Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Taxonomic Rank
Genus 2
Sources
1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ2075952, descriptionView the Source
2. Wikipedia: Micrurus
  • Taxonomic rank (Wikipedia confirms the entity; rank from slug/structure-wave classification)
  • In Group: Snake Genera, Lead
    Micrurus is a genus of venomous coral snakes of the family Elapidae.
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Wikidata: Micrurus
Wikidata Q2075952, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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