Rough Scaled Sea Snake
Hydrophis donaldi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–9 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A heavily keeled sea snake of shallow coastal estuaries, the rough scaled sea snake hunts over mud, shale and seagrass in water only a few metres deep. Its rough overlapping scales set it apart, and it is not considered dangerous to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Squamata › Elapidae › Hydrophis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 596377.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rough Scaled Sea Snake live?
- The Rough Scaled Sea Snake (Hydrophis donaldi) is typically found at 0–9 m.
- Is the Rough Scaled Sea Snake dangerous to divers?
- The Rough Scaled Sea Snake is harmless to divers.