Micrurus paraensis

Micrurus paraensis, the Pará coral snake, is a venomous^[2] species of snake of the family Elapidae.^[2]

Pará coral snake
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Serpentes
Family:	Elapidae
Genus:	Micrurus
Species:	M. paraensis
Binomial name
Micrurus paraensis da Cunha & Nascimento, 1973

The snake is found in Brazil and Suriname.^[2] It is nocturnal and preys on reptiles and on other vertebrates that resemble snakes.^[1] It may be found in forests of the Amazon basin up to 400 metres (1,300 ft) above sea level, including disturbed forests, and in and around settlements.^[1]