Abstract
Predation upon Micrurus coral snakes is rarely seen, and therefore seldom reported. In this work we document a new predation record of Micrurus cf. carvalhoi by Cariama cristata, thus contributing with information about the trophic relationship between this venomous snake species and its predators.
Publisher
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
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