Annulated Sea Snake
Hydrophis cyanocinctus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 7–40 m
- Max size: 1.9 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A slender sea snake of coastal waters reaching nearly two metres, it hunts fish and bears live young rather than laying eggs. Its venom is potent enough that records from Malaya blame it for more human deaths than any other sea snake, with one bitten bird reported dead within minutes. The IUCN rates it of least concern.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Squamata › Elapidae › Hydrophis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 344055.
FAQ
- How deep does the Annulated Sea Snake live?
- The Annulated Sea Snake (Hydrophis cyanocinctus) is typically found at 7–40 m.
- Is the Annulated Sea Snake dangerous to divers?
- The Annulated Sea Snake can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Annulated Sea Snake get?
- The Annulated Sea Snake grows to about 1.9 m.