Micrurus boicora

Micrurus boicora is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.

Geographic range
M. boicora is known from southern Rondônia and northern Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Taxonomy
M. boicora is a member of the Micrurus hemprichii species complex.

Description
M. boicora can be distinguished from its congeners by its dark dorsal coloration, thin white rings, a reddish ring around the neck, and bright orange-red on the tail. Its ventral coloration is dark with white splotches and a reddish gular area.