| Family: |
Hydrophiidae () |
| Max. size: |
68 cm SVL (male/unsexed); 95 cm SVL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Australia and Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
The species was not observed in depths more than 50 meters (Ref. 128830). Maximum size is based from original description reference that studied 10 adult males and 18 adult females; to be replaced with a better reference. It inhabits offshore waters, estuaries, tidal waters and is usually found in soft sand and muddy bottom substrates at mostly at depths of 2 to 22 meters, but below 50 meters in depth (Ref. 128830). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 30 May 2018 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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