Hydrophis lapemoides Gray, 1849 Persian Gulf sea snake |
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Family: | Elapidae () | |||
Max. size: | 129.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | Minimum depth from Ref. 115118. Inhabits coastal waters. Ovoviviparous. Feeds on fish (Ref. 801). It was observed to be attracted to the lights of a steamer (Ref. 88062). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2009 Ref. 123251) | |||
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