988 observationsLeast Concern
Variable Coralsnake
Micrurus diastema
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Elapidae ›Genus: Micrurus
About
Micrurus diastema, commonly known as the variable coral snake, is a species of venomous elapid snake, native to southeastern Mexico and northern Central America. There are seven recognized subspecies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Variable Coralsnake is Micrurus diastema.
- The Variable Coralsnake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Variable Coralsnake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Variable Coralsnake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Variable Coralsnake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Variable Coralsnake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Variable Coralsnake belongs to the family Elapidae.
- Variable Coralsnake belongs to the genus Micrurus.