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Hydrophis caerulescens Shaw, 1802 Dwarf seasnake |
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| Family: | Elapidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 82 cm TL (male/unsexed); 74 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific and the Mediterranean. | |||
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| Biology: | Typically inhabits shallow waters, in seagrass beds and muddy bottoms. Forages on eels (Ref. 98471). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2009 Ref. 123251) | |||
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