4,421 observationsLeast Concern
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Elapidae ›Genus: Micrurus
About
Micrurus tener is a species of venomous elapid snake. It is a relatively common and widespread snake found in the Southern United States and northeastern and central Mexico. There are four subspecies; the nominal subspecies found in both the US and Mexico is commonly known as the Texas coral snake.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Texas Coralsnake is Micrurus tener.
- The Texas Coralsnake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Texas Coralsnake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Texas Coralsnake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Texas Coralsnake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Texas Coralsnake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Texas Coralsnake belongs to the family Elapidae.
- Texas Coralsnake belongs to the genus Micrurus.