Micruroides euryxanthus

Western Coral Snake
Micruroides euryxanthus

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Regional distribution map of Micruroides euryxanthus

Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Elapidae (Coral Snakes)
Species: Micruroides euryxanthus (my-cru-OI-des you-ree-ZAN-thus)
Common English Name: Western Coral Snake
Common Spanish Name: Coralillo Occidental

Micruroides euryxanthus. Photograph by Carl S. Lieb

Micruroides euryxanthus. Photographer: Dr. Carl S. Lieb. Pima Co., AZ.

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Last Update: 15 Jul 2009