False Coral Snake

Erythrolamprus aesculapii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Colubridae

About

Erythrolamprus aesculapii, also known commonly as the Aesculapian false coral snake, the South American false coral snake, and in Portuguese as bacorá, or falsa-coral, is a species of mildly venomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to South America.

Fun Fact

Erythrolamprus aesculapii belongs to the genus Erythrolamprus, which contains over 50 species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the Amazon rainforest of South America.

Diet

Feeds mainly on other snakes, including venomous species.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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