About Pliocercus euryzonus Cope, 1862
Pliocercus euryzonus Cope, 1862, commonly called Cope's false coral snake, is a snake species belonging to the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. It is native to southeastern Central America and northwestern South America, and two subspecies are currently recognized. Its confirmed geographic range includes Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama; the Reptile Database additionally lists Guatemala and Peru as locations where this species occurs. Its preferred natural habitat is forest, found at altitudes ranging from sea level up to 1,460 meters (4,790 feet). Pliocercus euryzonus reproduces by laying eggs, meaning it is oviparous.
