Micrurus is a genus of venomous coral snakes of the family Elapidae.

Geographic range

Species in the genus Micrurus are endemic to the Americas.

Species

The following 83 species are recognized as being valid.

References

Further reading

  • Roze JA (1996). Coral Snakes of the Americas: Biology, Identification, and Venoms. Malabar, Florida: Krieger Publishing Company. xii + 328 pp. .