Persian Gulf Sea Snake
Hydrophis lapemoides
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–40 m
- Max size: 1.3 m
- IUCN status: LC
A venomous sea snake of warm coastal waters, the Persian Gulf sea snake hunts fish over shallow bottoms between about ten and forty metres. It bears live young at sea rather than laying eggs, and divers have watched it drawn in toward bright lights at night.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Squamata › Elapidae › Hydrophis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 344062.
FAQ
- How deep does the Persian Gulf Sea Snake live?
- The Persian Gulf Sea Snake (Hydrophis lapemoides) is typically found at 10–40 m.
- How big does the Persian Gulf Sea Snake get?
- The Persian Gulf Sea Snake grows to about 1.3 m.