Reef Shallows Sea Snake

Scientific Classification

Other Names

Dubois’ sea snake

Reef Shallows Sea Snake Description

• The reef shallows sea snake prefers to go at depths of 80 meters.
• They become active at dawn and dusk.
• Reef shallows sea snakes are one of the most venomous snakes in the world.
• They remain submerged in water for as long as 30 – 120 minutes.

Size & Weight

Adults:

• TOTAL-LENGTH: 148 cm
• FANGS LENGTH: 1.8 mm

Habitat

Coral reefs

Diet

Scorpaenid, blennies, surgeonfish, parrotfish, eels

Range

Australia, Timor Sea, Indian Ocean, Coral Sea, Arafura Sea, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia

Reproduction

4 – 5 young

Conservation Status

Least Concern