Mimic false coral snake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mimic false coral snake |
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Erythrolamprus
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mimus
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The mimic false coral snake, officially named Erythrolamprus mimus, is a type of snake that lives in several countries. These include Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia. It's called a "mimic" because it looks very similar to other snakes, often to protect itself.
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Understanding the Mimic False Coral Snake
This snake is part of a big group of snakes known as the Colubridae family. This family includes many different kinds of snakes found all over the world.
How Scientists Group Snakes
Scientists group living things into categories to understand them better. The mimic false coral snake belongs to a smaller group called the Erythrolamprus genus. This genus has more than 50 different species of snakes!
What is a Genus?
Think of a genus like a family name for animals. All the snakes in the Erythrolamprus genus are related to each other. They share many similar features, even if they look a little different.
The Colubridae Family
The Erythrolamprus genus is part of an even larger group, the Colubridae family. This family is one of the biggest snake families, with many species that are not venomous.
