Souther Coral Snake

Micrurus altirostris, also known commonly as the Uruguayan coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to southeastern South America.

Geographic distribution: Micrurus altirostris is found in northeastern Argentina, extreme southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Habitat: The preferred natural habitat of Micrurus altirostris is forest, but it is also found less abundantly in savanna and grassland. Its altitudinal range is from near sea level to around .

Behavior: Micrurus altirostris is terrestrial, foraging in plant litter.

Diet: Micrurus altirostris preys upon amphisbaenians and snakes.

Reproduction: Micrurus altirostris is oviparous.