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Definition of central american coral snake

central american coral snake

Plural:Central American coral snakes
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A highly venomous elapid snake (Micrurus nigrocinctus) native to Central America, southern Mexico, and northern Colombia, characterized by its distinctive aposematic pattern of red, yellow, and black bands.

Example

"While exploring the tropical dry forests of Costa Rica, the researchers were careful to avoid the Central American coral snake hidden in the leaf litter."

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