Scientific Classification
Scientific Name |
Aipysurus apraefrontalis |
short nosed sea snake
Other Names
Sahul reef snake
Short-nosed Sea Snake Description
- The short-nosed sea snake prefers to live in 10 meters (33 feet) deep water.
- They are able to swim for 2 hours without breathing.
- Females do not breed every year.
Size & Weight
Adults:
- TOTAL-LENGTH: 60 cm (24 in)
Habitat
Reef flats
Diet
Gobies, eels
Range
Northwestern Australia (Ningaloo Reef, Ashmore Islands, Cartier Islands)
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered