Olive sea snake [Aipysurus laevis]
Description
The Olive sea snake is a large species of sea snake that can reach lengths of up to 2 meters. It is found in the warm, tropical waters of the Pacific and Indian oceans, typically around coral reefs. The species is named for its olive green color, and it is known for its unique sensory abilities, which include the ability to 'see' light with its skin.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Reptiles
Reptilia
|
| Order |
Sea Snakes
Squamata
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| Family |
True Sea Snakes
Hydrophiidae
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| Genus |
Annulated Sea Snakes
Hydrophis
|