Bogert's coral snake
Bogert's coral snake is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to southern Mexico.Etymology
The specific name, bogerti, is in honor of American herpetologist Charles Mitchill Bogert.M. bogerti is native to the Pacific coast of Oaxaca in Mexico, ranging from Puerto Angel to San Pedro Tapanatepec.Habitat
Known from a few specimens from four localities, M. bogerti is found in tropical deciduous forest, dry coastal forest, and scrub forest.Conservation status
No conservations measures are known, but M. bogerti is protected by Mexican law.Taxonomy
There are no recognized subspecies of M. bogerti.
