Anomalopidae sea snake [Thalassophis anomalus]
Description
Thalassophis anomalus, commonly known as the Anomalopidae sea snake, is a species of marine snake native to the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. This species is unique among sea snakes for its characteristic elongated, compressed body adapted for a fully aquatic life. They inhabit shallow coastal waters and are often found in coral reefs, where they feed on small fish and invertebrates. These snakes are known to be viviparous, giving birth to live young ones.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Reptiles
Reptilia
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| Order |
Sea Snakes
Squamata
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| Family |
True Sea Snakes
Hydrophiidae
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| Genus |
Thalassophis
Thalassophis
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