harlequin-snake

• Sustantivo que designa a una de varias serpientes venenosas del Nuevo Mundo con llamativas bandas rojas, negras y amarillas o blancas, ampliamente distribuidas en América del Sur y Central.

A noun referring to any of several venomous New World snakes with brilliant bands of red, black, and either yellow or white, widely distributed in South America and Central America.

1. Venomous snakeC1formalamerican

   Any of several venomous New World snakes with brilliant bands of red, black, and either yellow or white; widely distributed in South America and Central America.

   Serpiente coral

   • The harlequin-snake is known for its striking red, black, and yellow bands.
   • Biologists warn that the harlequin-snake's venom can be dangerous to humans.
   • In Central America, the harlequin-snake is often found in tropical forests.

   Sinónimoscoral snake