Viperine Sea Snake
Hydrophis viperinus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–40 m
- Max size: 78 cm
- IUCN status: LC
A sea snake of coastal waters and reefs down to about forty metres, it grows to roughly eighty centimetres and hunts fish. It bears live young at sea rather than laying eggs, and like other sea snakes it carries potent venom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Squamata › Elapidae › Hydrophis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1377547.
FAQ
- How deep does the Viperine Sea Snake live?
- The Viperine Sea Snake (Hydrophis viperinus) is typically found at 15–40 m.
- How big does the Viperine Sea Snake get?
- The Viperine Sea Snake grows to about 78 cm.