About Calliophis maculiceps (Günther, 1858)
Taxonomic Background
Calliophis maculiceps, originally described by Günther in 1858, is a species of venomous elapid snake.
Common Names and Endemicity
It is commonly called the speckled coral snake or the small-spotted coral snake, and it is endemic to Southeast Asia.
Subspecies Recognition
Five subspecies are currently recognized for this species, including the nominotypical subspecies.
Geographic Range
Within its endemic region, Calliophis maculiceps can be found in Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
