Hydrophis ornatus

Ornate Reef seasnake
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Reptilia
Order:
Squamata
Suborder:
Serpentes
Family:
Elapidae[1]
Genus:
Hydrophis
Species:
H. ornatus
Binomial name
Hydrophis ornatus
(Gray, 1842)

Ornate Reef seasnake (Hydrophis ornatus) is a species of sea snake.[1] They are known for its striking pattern of bands or spots in various colors, including yellow and black. [2]

They are usually about 1.5 meters (5 feet) long. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Highly venomous; immediate treatment is essential for bites.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Hydrophis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. 7 September 2007.
  2. ↑ curie, Marie (2024-09-14). "The Ultimate List of All Sea Snake Species in the World (Stunning Pictures)". SNAKES WORLD. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  3. ↑ curie, Marie (2024-09-14). "The Ultimate List of All Sea Snake Species in the World (Stunning Pictures)". SNAKES WORLD. Retrieved 2024-09-15.