How deep does the Cogger's Sea Snake live?

The Cogger's Sea Snake (Hydrophis coggeri) is typically found at 1–50 m.

How big does the Cogger's Sea Snake get?

The Cogger's Sea Snake grows to about 1.4 m.

Cogger's Sea Snake

Hydrophis coggeri

Group: Other
Typical depth: 1–50 m
Max size: 1.4 m
IUCN status: LC

This sea snake hunts eels along shallow coasts and barrier reefs, slipping over loose sediment, around mangroves and across seagrass beds to flush its prey from cover. It reaches nearly 140 centimetres and, like other true sea snakes, carries potent venom even though it stays in shallow water.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Squamata › Elapidae › Hydrophis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 344054.

FAQ

How deep does the Cogger's Sea Snake live?: The Cogger's Sea Snake (Hydrophis coggeri) is typically found at 1–50 m.
How big does the Cogger's Sea Snake get?: The Cogger's Sea Snake grows to about 1.4 m.