Yellowbelly sea snake [Parahydrophis mertoni]
Description
The Yellowbelly sea snake is a highly venomous species of sea snake. It is characterized by its slim body, which can grow up to 1 meter in length, and its distinct, bright yellow underbelly. This species is found throughout tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, from the coasts of Asia to Australia. It is a pelagic species, living in open waters rather than near coasts or reefs. Its diet primarily consists of small fish and eels.
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 |
Parahydrophis
Parahydrophis
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