| Micrurus | |
|---|---|
| Micrurus fulvius | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: |
Micrurus Wagler, 1824 |
Micrurus is a genus of venomous coral snakes of the family Elapidae.
Species in the genus Micrurus are endemic to the Americas.
The following 80 species are recognized as being valid.
Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Micrurus.
All species of Micrurus are oviparous (egg-laying).