Roatan coral snake (Micrurus ruatanus)
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Facts – Roatan coral snake
| Synonyms: | Elaps fulvius, Elaps ruatanus, Micrurus nigrocinctus |
|---|---|
| Spanish: | Coral De La Isle De Roatán, Coral Roatanense |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Elapidae |
| Genus | Micrurus (1) |
Status – Roatan coral snake
The Roatan coral snake is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List (1).
Description – Roatan coral snake
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References
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IUCN Red List (June, 2011)
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