Elegant sea snake [Aipysurus elegans]
Description
The Elegant sea snake is a large species that can reach lengths of over 2 meters. It is found in the warm, tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific oceans, and is known for the distinctive black bands that run vertically along its body. The species is generally found in coral reef environments.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Reptiles
Reptilia
|
| Order |
Sea Snakes
Squamata
|
| Family |
True Sea Snakes
Hydrophiidae
|
| Genus |
Annulated Sea Snakes
Hydrophis
|