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Un-Named (M.tamaulipensis) Coral Snake (Micrurus tener)
Order: Squamata
Family: Elapidae (fixed front- fang venomous snakes)
Other common names: Un-Named Coral
Distinguishing Features
Similar to M. tener, but differing in lacking a yellow head ring across the interparietal suture; the presence of a black head cap that extends beyond the tip of the parietal scales four to six scales; the chin and throat are mostly black, occasionally with small obscure red and orange marks. The tail is tricolored, black, yellow, and red.
Geographical Range
This species is found in Mexico (Tamaulipas: Sierra de Tamaulipas). 750 to 1000 m elevation
Habitat
Life History
Comments
Most likely will be named after the type locality.