Hydrophis gracilis (Shaw, 1802)
Slender seasnake
af'a al-maiya,  Small-headed sea snake
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Family:  Elapidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 40 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Total length: reaches at least 100 cm (Ref. 801). Inhabits coastal waters. Ovoviviparous. Feeds on fish, mainly eels (Ref. 801).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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