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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.

Facts
Taxonomic Rank
Genus 2
Member Count Band
10 to 100 Species 3
Era First Appeared
Neogene 4
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
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Source Wikipedia: MicrurusArticle text (sections)
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Species in the genus Micrurus are endemic to the Americas.

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Source Wikipedia: MicrurusArticle text (sections)
Quote, Article text (sections)
Species in the genus Micrurus are endemic to the Americas.
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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3. Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank): Taxon metrics for Micrurus
Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank)Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
Quote, Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
"speciesExtantCount": 86
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4. Paleobiology Database: Taxon record for Micrurus
Paleobiology DatabaseTaxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
Quote, Taxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
"taxon_name": "Micrurus" ... "firstapp_max_ma": 20 ... "early_interval": "Burdigalian"
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Wikidata: Micrurus
Wikidata Q2075952, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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