Scientific Classification
| Family |
Elapidae or Hydrophiidae |
| Scientific Name |
Acalyptophis peronii |
spiny headed sea snake
Other Names
Peron’s sea snake, horned sea snake
Spiny-headed Sea Snake Description
- The spiny-headed sea snake has a small head and flattened body.
- It is an entirely marine animal.
- They flatten their body in water so that they can easily swim.
Size & Weight
Adults:
Habitat
Coral reefs, sandy beds
Range
South China Sea, Gulf of Siam, Strait of Taiwan, New Caledonia, Vietnam, Coral Sea Islands, New South Wales, Queensland, Papua New Guinea
Diet
Fish
Reproduction
10 live young
Gestation Period
6 – 7 months
Birth Season
March and June
Conservation Status
Least Concern
