Scientific Classification
Scientific Name |
Aipysurus duboisii |
Reef shallows sea snake
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
Reef shallows sea snake ©dhan.staff.ub.ac.id
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