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Allen's coral snake (Micrurus alleni) The projection of the black head cap allows distinction from the similar M. nigrocinctus. Allen's Coral Snake,Costa Rica,Geotagged,Micrurus alleni,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Allen's coral snake (Micrurus alleni)

The projection of the black head cap allows distinction from the similar M. nigrocinctus.

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    John Sullivan
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    Species record for Micrurus alleni has been created. You can now identify this species to that record. Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
      Thibaud Aronson
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      Thanks very much! Posted 9 years ago

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The Allen's Coral Snake

An ally of Micrurus n. nigrocinctus and M. n. divaricatus, with a much higher number of ventrals in both sexes, very wide yellow bands, and a backward projection of the black marking of the head.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Aug 6, 2016. Captured Aug 3, 2009 18:12 in 249, Limón, Cantón de Pococí, Costa Rica.
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  • DMC-TZ7
  • f/3.6
  • 10/300s
  • ISO160
  • 6.1mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.