Micrurus clarki facts for kids
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Micrurus clarki, also known commonly as Clark's coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to Central America and northwestern South America.
Etymology
The specific name, clarki, is in honor of Dr. Herbert Charles Clark (1877–1960), who was Director of Laboratories and Preventive Medicine for United Fruit Company, and then was Director of Gorgas Memorial Laboratory (1929–1954), in Panama.
Geographic range
M. clarki is found in western Colombia (Valle del Cauca Department), Panama (Darién Gap), and southeastern Costa Rica.
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of M. clarki is forest, at altitudes of 2–900 m (6.6–2,952.8 ft).
Behavior
M. clarki is fossorial.
Reproduction
M. clarki is oviparous.
See also
In Spanish: Micrurus clarki para niños
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