Calliophis intestinalis


Calliophis intestinalis, commonly known as the banded Malaysian coral snake, is a species of venomous elapid snake endemic to Southeast Asia.

Geographic range

C. intestinalis is found in Borneo, Indonesia, Java, and Malaysia.

Venom

This small species possesses a potent venom, and human fatalities from its bite have been recorded.

Subspecies

Four subspecies are recognized, including the nominotypical subspecies.
Nota bene: A trinomial authority in parentheses indicates that the subspecies was originally described in a genus other than Calliophis.