Aipysurus tenuis
Aipysurus tenuis, also known as the Arafura sea snake, Mjoberg's sea snake or brown-lined sea snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae that is native to Australia. The specific epithet tenuis (“slender”) refers to the snake's appearance.[1]
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Aipysurus |
| Species: | A. tenuis |
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Description
The species grows to an average of about 130 cm in length. It is long and slim, with a small brown head and a pale body.[2]
Behaviour
The species is viviparous.[1]
Distribution
The snake is found in marine waters off the north-west coast of Western Australia, from near Dampier to Broome, and in the Arafura Sea. The type locality is Cape Jaubert, near Broome.[1]
References
- "Aipysurus tenuis LÖNNBERG & ANDERSSON, 1913". Reptile Database. Peter Uetz and Jakob Hallermann. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- "Aipysurus tenuis — Brown-lined Seasnake". Species Profile and Threats Database. Australian Government, Dept of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
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