Aquatic coral snake
A species of Coral snakes Scientific name : Micrurus surinamensis Genus : Coral snakes
Aquatic coral snake, A species of Coral snakes
Scientific name: Micrurus surinamensis
Genus: Coral snakes
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Description
The aquatic coral snake (Micrurus surinamensis) is a species of coral snake in the family Elapidae.
General Info
Lifespan
7-9 years
Diet
The dietary habits of aquatic coral snake primarily consist of small fish, which it consumes using its venom. The species particularly favors eels and catfish, showcasing a specialized piscivorous diet.
Appearance
Aquatic coral snake is a small to medium-sized snake with a slender body and smooth, shiny scales. It displays a striking color pattern of broad black bands alternating with narrower white or yellow bands. This snake lacks prominent features like horns or wings but possesses delicate fangs. It has a short tail ending in a sharp point. There are no significant appearance differences due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Aquatic coral snake is an aquatic, solitary serpent known for its swimming prowess. Largely nocturnal, it uses chemosensory foraging techniques to hunt, with a diet predominantly of fish and small amphibians. A highly venomous species, its defensive behaviors include producing a distinct audible hissing and adopting striking positions when threatened.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Elapids Genus
Coral snakes Species
Aquatic coral snake 
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